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R18 TWS

1999 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,973 mi
Last recorded29,973 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Morgan Plus 818,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 TWS
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 29,973 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026

Central Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 29,764 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 29,698 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 29,580 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 29,427 miles

Central exhaust rubbers in poor condishion

Fail 27 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central exhaust rubbers in poor condishion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021

play in n/s front king pin bushing

Pass 21 Jan 2020 28,790 miles

slight play in offside and nearside kingpins and bushes

Fail 21 Jan 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in offside and nearside kingpins and bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2019 27,995 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 26,786 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,202 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,436 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,335 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,468 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,289 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,125 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,790 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,932 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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R18 TWS is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R18 TWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 27 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R18 TWS registered?

R18 TWS is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is R18 TWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 TWS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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