1989 Morgan Plus 8 3.5L Petrol · MOG 72P
1989 Morgan Plus 8 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 26,144 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MORGAN PLUS 8
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MOG 72P Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 26,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOG 72P MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Morgan Plus 8 (MOG 72P) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
MOG 72P Mileage History
- 04/09/202419,502 mi
- 09/09/202523,230 mi+3,728 mi
- 11/09/202523,230 mi
- 17/09/202626,142 mi+2,912 mi
- 28/09/202626,144 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
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