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R2 OWN

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,703 mi
Last recorded49,703 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 OWN
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 49,703 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 49,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 49,300 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 48,752 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,263 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 47,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 47,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,816 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 46,815 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,985 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 41,098 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2015 38,923 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 38,923 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,922 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,244 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,285 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,306 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,953 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,745 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 19,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,447 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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R2 OWN is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R2 OWN, 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 R2 OWN registered?

R2 OWN is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R2 OWN safe to buy?

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