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R11 JOY

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,932 mi
Last recorded50,932 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 JOY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 50,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 49,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 48,618 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 46,859 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))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 46,859 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 45,766 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,883 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 44,188 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 41,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,197 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 40,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,652 miles

evidence of tyre fouling o/s/f but clear on lock during test

Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,862 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 35,858 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,586 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,561 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,530 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,977 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,410 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 22,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,523 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 17,572 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,161 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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R11 JOY 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 R11 JOY, 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 R11 JOY registered?

R11 JOY is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is R11 JOY safe to buy?

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