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RAC 912L

2000 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Morgan Plus 821,287 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAC 912L
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024

Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sliding pillar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sliding pillar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,777 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,185 miles

slight noise/play in steering

small oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,396 miles

rear tyres close to limits

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 2 Apr 2015

slight exhaust leaks

Fail 2 Apr 2015

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight exhaust leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,871 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,295 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,310 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,249 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,033 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 51,033 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,775 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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RAC 912L is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 21,287 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 RAC 912L, 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 26 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RAC 912L registered?

RAC 912L is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is RAC 912L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAC 912L shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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