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P8 MOR

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,594 mi
Last recorded16,594 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 MOR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 16,594 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 16,591 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 16,460 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 16,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 16,182 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 16,053 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 15,977 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 15,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 15,321 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 14,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 14,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,569 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

crack in windscreen outside swept area.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 14,569 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

crack in windscreen outside swept area.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 14,366 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 14,366 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,153 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 14,125 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

crack in windscreen outside swept erea

Fail 10 Feb 2012 14,042 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,042 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 13,014 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 12,659 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 12,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 12,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 12,032 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,530 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 10,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 10,148 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,118 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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P8 MOR is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P8 MOR, 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 P8 MOR registered?

P8 MOR is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is P8 MOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 MOR shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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