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P1 NRH

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests39 (33 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,247 mi
Last recorded159,247 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 NRH
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

33 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 159,247 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres worn inner edges

Fail 20 Dec 2025 159,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2025 32,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 147,563 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 31,516 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 131,179 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 131,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 30,227 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 117,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 29,178 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,546 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 28,043 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,638 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 26,559 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,041 miles

alternator pulley noisy

Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,535 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,236 miles

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

f+r brake discs corroded

o/s/r position lamp fault (more than 50% working)

Fail 30 Jul 2018 73,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

f+r brake discs corroded

o/s/r position lamp fault (more than 50% working)

Pass 15 Mar 2018 23,314 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,768 miles

f+r brake discs worn+corroded

o/s/f tyre edge wearing

slight grease around n/s outer c/v boot

Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper slight smearing

Fail 17 Aug 2016 40,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper slight smearing

Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,861 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,187 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 13,391 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 15,214 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,214 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 11,278 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,954 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,291 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,857 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,992 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 6,794 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 5,495 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 3,964 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 3,955 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 1,338 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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P1 NRH is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P1 NRH, 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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P1 NRH is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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