1998 Morgan Plus 8 3.9L Petrol · S812 BBD
1998 Morgan Plus 8 (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 18,255 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MORGAN PLUS 8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S812 BBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 18,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S812 BBD Mileage History
- 09/05/202316,662 mi
- 16/05/202417,156 mi+494 mi
- 16/05/202417,162 mi+6 mi
- 08/05/202517,743 mi+581 mi
- 11/06/202618,255 mi+512 mi
Average of roughly 515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S812 BBD 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 1998 Morgan Plus 8 (S812 BBD) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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