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227 AXX

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,889 mi
Last recorded43,889 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration227 AXX
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 43,889 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 43,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 41,960 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 41,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 40,737 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,494 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,003 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 39,994 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,573 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,190 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,142 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 32,669 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,669 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 29,957 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 29,957 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,329 miles

full windscreen not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2011 26,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

full windscreen not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2010 21,839 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

no windscreen fitted at time of test

rear exhaust support rubbers starting to split

Pass 23 May 2009 18,055 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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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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