CarVerify

Free Car Check

LF51 AUX

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,287 mi
Last recorded64,287 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Morgan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 AUX
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 64,287 miles

Handbrake cable deteriorated

O/S/F exhaust downpipe corroded

Slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 62,348 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear mountings perished/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring rebound clip corroded and broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Front and Rear mountings perished/ cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring rebound clip corroded and broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 62,348 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear mountings perished/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring rebound clip corroded and broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Front and Rear mountings perished/ cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring rebound clip corroded and broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,409 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 58,409 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear fog lamp lens cracked and showing white light to rear..

Fail 29 Apr 2019 57,243 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear fog lamp lens cracked and showing white light to rear..

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 55,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,286 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 54,286 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,093 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 53,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal antislip missing

nearside front wing top position light not working

nearside wing top stay broken

Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,827 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,916 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 47,916 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine check light on

nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,030 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 46,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2010 41,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2009 36,599 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 36,591 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,230 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Morgan Plus 8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LF51 AUX is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF51 AUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF51 AUX?

You can check the full history of LF51 AUX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LF51 AUX registered?

LF51 AUX is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is LF51 AUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 AUX shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF51 AUX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LF51 AUX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.