Morgan Plus 8 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Morgan Plus 8. Check any Plus 8 by registration number below.

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90.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.3%

vs Morgan Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Morgan Plus 8 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Morgan Plus 8 has an average MOT pass rate of 90.3%, which is 0.3 percentage points below the Morgan brand average of 90.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Plus 8 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Morgan Plus 8, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Morgan Plus 8 performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 36 vehicles

97.2%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

10k mi

2013

Based on 36 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.0%

Mileage at 10yr

29k mi

2004

Based on 58 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

6.3%

2003

Based on 71 vehicles

87.3%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.1%

2002

Based on 89 vehicles

88.8%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

15.7%

2001

Based on 150 vehicles

92.7%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.6%

2000

Based on 168 vehicles

90.5%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.8%

1999

Based on 136 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.7%

1998

Based on 139 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

7.8%

1997

Based on 189 vehicles

95.8%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.6%

1996

Based on 128 vehicles

82.0%Good

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

11.6%

1995

Based on 58 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.3%

1994

Based on 64 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

2.9%

1993

Based on 67 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.1%

1992

Based on 61 vehicles

86.9%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

10.0%

1991

Based on 48 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.5%

1990

Based on 53 vehicles

83.0%Good

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

25.0%

1989

Based on 75 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

4.8%

1988

Based on 36 vehicles

88.9%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Retest Rate

5.3%

1985

Based on 45 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.6%

1984

Based on 49 vehicles

83.7%Good

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.3%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

2.8%

Rear Offside

2.8%

Other Morgan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Morgan models.

Morgan Roadster

96.7% pass rate

Morgan 4/4

88.8% pass rate

Morgan Plus 4

92.0% pass rate

Morgan Aero 8

95.3% pass rate

Morgan 3 Wheeler

97.6% pass rate

Morgan Plus Four

91.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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MOT Checklist

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Morgan Plus 8

Morgan Plus 8 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Morgan Plus 8 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Morgan Plus 8?

The average MOT pass rate for the Morgan Plus 8 is 90.3% compared to the Morgan average of 90.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Morgan Plus 8?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Morgan Plus 8 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 90.3%, the Morgan Plus 8 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Morgan Plus 8?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Morgan Plus 8?

Typical mileage for the Morgan Plus 8: 10,220 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Plus 8 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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