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BS51 MOG

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,631 mi
Last recorded42,631 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS51 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 42,631 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror discolouring on mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE VERY MUDDY

all four tyres OLD

Pass 30 Aug 2024 42,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,885 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,297 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 39,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 36,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,052 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,226 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 35,226 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,817 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 8 Sep 2015 32,815 miles

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

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,515 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 31,515 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,508 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,489 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,902 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,238 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 23,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,528 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,449 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 11,866 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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BS51 MOG is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BS51 MOG, 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 BS51 MOG registered?

BS51 MOG is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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