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K973 OBB

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,414 mi
Last recorded31,414 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK973 OBB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 31,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 29,947 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 28,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 28,734 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,473 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,561 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 24,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,351 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 May 2017 23,269 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 20,433 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Beam deflector fitted to headlight

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Beam deflector fitted to headlight

Pass 15 May 2015 18,532 miles

Check engine lamp on?

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2014 16,855 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 16,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 May 2008 15,195 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 13,526 miles
Fail 25 May 2006

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2006

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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K973 OBB is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K973 OBB, 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 K973 OBB registered?

K973 OBB is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is K973 OBB safe to buy?

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