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UHW 2

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

33,685 mi
Last recorded33,685 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHW 2
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 33,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 33,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 33,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 32,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 32,421 miles

Front Spot lights inop

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 32,144 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 31,366 miles

Front spot lights inop

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 30,035 miles

Wiper blades starting to split at edges.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,431 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,568 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 24,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,291 miles

advise rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

advise slight play in o/s/f hub bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 21,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,841 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 14,946 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,946 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,160 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,428 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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UHW 2 is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UHW 2, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UHW 2 registered?

UHW 2 is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is UHW 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHW 2 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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