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R1 BGC

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 BGC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 28,683 miles

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 16 Aug 2022 28,216 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021
Fail 10 Aug 2021

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020
Fail 5 Aug 2020

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

Pass 24 May 2019 26,996 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 25,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,636 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,603 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 20,401 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,776 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,732 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 10,926 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 10,093 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 8,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 6,569 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 6,569 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 3,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

small leak form steering rack

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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R1 BGC is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,760 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 R1 BGC, 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 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R1 BGC registered?

R1 BGC is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R1 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 BGC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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