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1988 Morgan Plus 8
United Kingdom • 23 Nov 2025 • Lot 42
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Morgan Plus 8, with only 22,000 miles and long-term 18 year ownership, is finished in Burgundy Metallic with a tan leather interior. It comes with a comprehensive history file and its cherished registration.
Condition
7
Solid condition, minor reconditioning required.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
R10102
Chassis No:
Odometer:
22,000 miles
E8 MOG
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
***NO RESERVE*** From long-term ownership, comes with its cherished registration and extensive history.
Registration – E8 MOG
Chassis No.
– R10102
M.O.T.
– May 2026
Odometer – 22,000
Finished in elegant Burgundy Metallic with a tan leather interior, this splendid 1988 Morgan Plus 8 embodies all the charm, sound and spirit of the quintessential British sports car.
The vendor informs us that the car has covered just 22,000 miles from new, has had five former keepers, and has been in the current ownership for 18 years.
It is accompanied by a comprehensive history file containing numerous invoices and correspondence from Morgan specialists, alongside a set of keys and a photograph record from earlier in its life.
The car retains its cherished registration ‘E8 MOG’, which is included in the sale.
Powered by the 3.5-litre Rover V8, the Plus 8 combined classic Morgan design with muscular performance, offering effortless torque and an unmistakable soundtrack.
Built at the company’s Malv...
Points of note
£7,418
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£30,729
Median Price (Since 2020)
£81,875
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 03 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
20,868 miles
Registration Date
1988-11-18
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 22 2025 with 20,868 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On Apr 22 2025 with 20,868 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 01 2024 with 20,140 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PINS
Failed
On Apr 03 2024 with 20,139 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory:
- Front SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PINS
Passed
On May 04 2023 with 19,703 miles
Passed
On Apr 05 2022 with 19,234 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Apr 05 2022 with 19,234 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Mar 31 2021 with 18,399 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Sep 01 2020 with 18,203 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Aug 28 2020 with 18,200 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On May 31 2019 with 16,801 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Failed
On May 16 2019 with 16,799 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Passed
On Apr 20 2018 with 14,868 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOW (3.7.B.5b)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On May 12 2017 with 14,244 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Front slight bind to brake
Failed
On May 11 2017 with 14,243 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber detached mounting broken (2.7.2b)
Advisory:
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Front slight bind to brake
Passed
On May 12 2016 with 13,809 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On May 03 2016 with 13,807 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On May 08 2015 with 13,467 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- tyres perishing
Passed
On May 14 2014 with 12,618 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- offside front tyre perishing
Failed
On May 14 2014 with 12,616 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- offside front tyre perishing
Passed
On May 01 2013 with 11,936 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- offside front tyre perishing
Passed
On May 04 2012 with 11,593 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Apr 24 2012 with 11,591 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Apr 21 2011 with 10,137 miles
Failed
On Apr 21 2011 with 10,135 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jun 04 2009 with 8,888 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Failed
On Jun 02 2009 with 8,886 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- (Dangerous) Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passed
On Jun 17 2008 with 7,796 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Failed
On Jun 17 2008 with 7,793 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- (Dangerous) Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory:
- Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Passed
On Jun 25 2007 with 6,239 miles
Passed
On Jun 22 2006 with 5,788 miles
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