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MORGAN PLUS 81998 · 3.9L PETROL

R8 MOG

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for R8 MOG: 1998 MORGAN PLUS 8 (BLACK, PETROL). Mileage: 17,334. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 02/02/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/05/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
3946cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This 1998 Morgan Plus 8 presents an exceptionally clean MOT history, with the most recent test in February 2026 showing a pass with no recorded defects. The vehicle has maintained a consistent record of passing its inspections without any advisory or major fault entries over the last five years. The mechanical trend appears remarkably stable. There is no evidence of worsening condition; rather, the lack of any recorded defects suggests a vehicle that is being well-maintained or used sparingly. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging only about 619 miles per year. While this indicates very little wear on the drivetrain and mechanical components, such low usage can be an ambiguous signal. It may suggest the car is a cherished collector's item, but it could also imply long periods of standing idle. Because the car is driven so infrequently, the primary risk is not mechanical wear from use, but rather the degradation caused by inactivity. Seals, gaskets, and rubber components can perish or dry out when a vehicle sits for long periods. When inspecting this car in person, your priority should be checking for signs of age-related deterioration that MOT tests might miss.

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90
/ 100 · Excellent

Public record health check: Excellent.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This 1998 Morgan Plus 8 presents an exceptionally clean MOT history, with the most recent test in February 2026 showing a pass with no recorded defects. The vehicle has maintained a consistent record of passing its inspections without any advisory or major fault entries over the last five years. The mechanical trend appears remarkably stable. There is no evidence of worsening condition; rather, the lack of any recorded defects suggests a vehicle that is being well-maintained or used sparingly. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging only about 619 miles per year. While this indicates very little wear on the drivetrain and mechanical components, such low usage can be an ambiguous signal. It may suggest the car is a cherished collector's item, but it could also imply long periods of standing idle. Because the car is driven so infrequently, the primary risk is not mechanical wear from use, but rather the degradation caused by inactivity. Seals, gaskets, and rubber components can perish or dry out when a vehicle sits for long periods. When inspecting this car in person, your priority should be checking for signs of age-related deterioration that MOT tests might miss.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Morgan Plus 8 (R8 MOG) from 1998 show a total of 5 MOT tests between January 2022 and February 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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