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R7 MOG

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,130 mi
Last recorded50,130 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 50,130 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 47,049 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 46,581 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 45,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,932 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 41,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,288 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 38,816 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017
Fail 2 Oct 2017

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

Fail 16 Sep 2016

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear axle half shaft seals weeping fluid

Fail 17 Sep 2015

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from both exhaust down pipes (7.1.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear axle half shaft seals weeping fluid

Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,701 miles

Both Rear Hubs Damp

Exhaust System Has Slight Blow

Pass 15 Mar 2012
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,980 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,721 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,053 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,286 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 32,351 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 32,351 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Handbrake has slight travel

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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R7 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R7 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 R7 MOG registered?

R7 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R7 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 MOG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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