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R123 MOG

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026
Pass 21 Mar 2025 53,518 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 53,463 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 51,096 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 51,096 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,280 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 50,066 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,462 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 49,462 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,698 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,749 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,314 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,394 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,196 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,941 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,420 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,558 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,263 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 32,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,778 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,338 miles

no clutch pedal anti slip pad fitted

offside seat belt slow to retract

Fail 9 Feb 2007 31,338 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

no clutch pedal anti slip pad fitted

offside seat belt slow to retract

Fail 26 Jan 2006 27,534 miles

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

no clutch pedal pad fitted

offside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 26 Jan 2006 27,534 miles

no clutch pedal pad fitted

offside seat belt slow to retract

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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R123 MOG is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R123 MOG, 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 R123 MOG registered?

R123 MOG is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is R123 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 MOG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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