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R21 MOG

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,019 mi
Last recorded34,019 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 34,019 miles

ENGINE OVERHEATING AND LOSS OF COOLANT

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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SPLIT AND VERY POOR REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 14 May 2024 32,210 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front pipes from manifold to Cat cracked at flanges. Lamda value just in limit (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 32,210 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front pipes from manifold to Cat cracked at flanges. Lamda value just in limit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 30,457 miles

BRAKE FLUID WARNING WIRES NOT CONNECTED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SPLIT AND BRACKET NOT SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive BAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 28,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive General (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r exhaust mounting rubber is spliting

Pass 20 May 2021 28,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 28,249 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 27,089 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 26,415 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 24,701 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,751 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 23,702 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,329 miles

slight oil leak from engine

slight water leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,892 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,642 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 17,642 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 15,742 miles

rear shock absorber top mounting nuts look like they only just touch nylock strip

Fail 2 May 2013 15,742 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear shock absorber top mounting nuts look like they only just touch nylock strip

Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,581 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 14,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 6,780 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 6,344 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 5,979 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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R21 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R21 MOG, 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.

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What year was R21 MOG registered?

R21 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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