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R222 MOG

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,489 mi
Last recorded38,489 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 38,489 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 37,872 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 37,167 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,364 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 35,915 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 34,376 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 33,629 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 32,786 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,234 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 31,324 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 29,287 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust rubber mounting perished x2

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,540 miles

o/s/r exhaust mounting bobin perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,780 miles

o/s/r exhaust bobins perished

Fail 13 Aug 2013 25,780 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r exhaust bobins perished

Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,338 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 24,338 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,036 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,812 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,435 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006
Fail 14 Aug 2006 9,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY ADVICE

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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R222 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R222 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 R222 MOG registered?

R222 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R222 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R222 MOG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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