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M8 JVW

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,619 mi
Last recorded22,619 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 JVW
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 22,619 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 19,382 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 18,365 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 18,365 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 16,675 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 16,675 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 14,224 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 14,224 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 13,480 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 13,423 miles

under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 6 Oct 2020 13,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2019 12,256 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 10,771 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 10,764 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 10,711 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 10,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 10,441 miles

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

slight knocking noise from steering

Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,436 miles

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

slight knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 11 May 2012 10,204 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 10,188 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 10,172 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,698 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,321 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 8,806 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 8,328 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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M8 JVW is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M8 JVW, 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

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What year was M8 JVW registered?

M8 JVW is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is M8 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 JVW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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