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501 AVO

2000 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,559 mi
Last recorded18,559 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Morgan Plus 821,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration501 AVO
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 18,559 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 17,609 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 16,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 15,228 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2013 14,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,445 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 14,445 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 11,738 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 11,414 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 11,407 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 11,109 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 11 May 2006 10,446 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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501 AVO is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 21,287 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 501 AVO, 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 26 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 501 AVO registered?

501 AVO is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is 501 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 501 AVO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 501 AVO have outstanding finance?

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