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V8 DUG

2000 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,986 mi
Last recorded32,986 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Morgan Plus 821,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DUG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 32,986 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 32,919 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

unable to test rear wheel bearing due to binding brakes

Pass 29 May 2025 33,039 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 32,071 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 31,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 29,219 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 28,912 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 28,912 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 26,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 24,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 23,716 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,996 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,190 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 18,615 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,043 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,531 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,635 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,100 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,044 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 4,051 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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V8 DUG is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V8 DUG, 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 V8 DUG registered?

V8 DUG is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is V8 DUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 DUG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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