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292 HTD

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,164 mi
Last recorded62,164 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration292 HTD
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 62,164 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 61,929 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 61,499 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 61,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,030 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,287 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 59,533 miles

Nearside 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 dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,459 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,943 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 57,943 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak on header tank

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,590 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 57,590 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,113 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,734 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,396 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,396 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,893 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,882 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 49,882 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,161 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 49,161 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,424 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 46,416 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 46,416 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,461 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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292 HTD is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 292 HTD, 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 292 HTD registered?

292 HTD is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is 292 HTD safe to buy?

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