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R30 MOG

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,343 mi
Last recorded60,343 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 60,343 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 58,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 55,949 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,621 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,043 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 54,042 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 50,001 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 60% Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 60% Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 50,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn KING PIN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti tramp bushes worn both sides

Both centre track rod ends worn

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn KING PIN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,588 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,206 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 44,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,701 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 40,970 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 35,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 31,414 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 31,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,350 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,575 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 26,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 26,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R30 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R30 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 R30 MOG registered?

R30 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R30 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 MOG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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