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SP51 MOG

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,594 mi
Last recorded24,594 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 24,594 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 24,591 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 24,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 24,440 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 24,000 miles

both rear tyre treads worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,723 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 23,720 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

both front tyre treads wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,302 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 23,302 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,165 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 23,165 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 23,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 22,209 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 22,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 22,160 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,114 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,484 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 18,888 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,337 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,281 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 12,105 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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SP51 MOG is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SP51 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 SP51 MOG registered?

SP51 MOG is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SP51 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 MOG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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