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T123 SWE

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,797 mi
Last recorded42,797 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 SWE
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 42,797 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 42,466 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 41,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 41,471 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 41,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 40,900 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 40,067 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 38,648 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 38,648 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,924 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 37,216 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 36,558 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 35,072 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s & n/s exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,072 miles

o/s & n/s exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2014 33,389 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,389 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 31,881 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 31,881 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

interior mirror missing

Fail 17 Apr 2012 29,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

interior mirror missing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,536 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 25,536 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,479 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 22,479 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2009 21,188 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 21,188 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,507 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 14,829 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,829 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006

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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T123 SWE is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T123 SWE, 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 T123 SWE registered?

T123 SWE is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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