MOT Status
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43,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
full windscreen not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
full windscreen not fitted at time of test
hand brake requires adjustment
no windscreen fitted at time of test
rear exhaust support rubbers starting to split
How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?
Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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227 AXX is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2001 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 21,013 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 227 AXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 25 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 227 AXX registered?
227 AXX is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is 227 AXX safe to buy?
The MOT history for 227 AXX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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