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R9 MOG

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

50,220 mi
Last recorded50,220 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 50,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 45,688 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 40,263 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 39,037 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 39,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 36,850 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,469 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 33,469 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,199 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 32,199 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,529 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 28,509 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,635 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 24,635 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,489 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 20,489 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,194 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 17,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,659 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 13,654 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,692 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 10,692 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 8,008 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 8,008 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 5,801 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 2 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 1 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,619 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 19,619 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,967 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 12,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,628 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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R9 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R9 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 R9 MOG registered?

R9 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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