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1998 Morgan Plus 8 4.6L Petrol · 9 SDR

9 SDR

1998 Morgan Plus 8 (4.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 31,895 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
MORGAN PLUS 8
Year / Origin
1998
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
31,895 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.6L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
4555cc
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9 SDR Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
  • 31,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

9 SDR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 10:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Morgan Plus 8 (9 SDR) between November 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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9 SDR Mileage History

  1. 01/11/202331,488 mi
  2. 16/07/202531,895 mi+407 mi
  3. 18/07/202531,895 mi

Average of roughly 238 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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