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V8 MOG

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,485 mi
Last recorded21,485 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 21,485 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 21,308 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 21,013 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 20,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 20,183 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 20,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 19,777 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 18,993 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 18,993 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 18,297 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 18,083 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,791 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,153 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 16,174 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 16,174 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 15,382 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 15,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 14,568 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,836 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 12,918 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 May 2008 12,479 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Jun 2007 11,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 11,291 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 9,517 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 8,319 miles

slight exhaust leak,

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 MOG is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V8 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 V8 MOG registered?

V8 MOG is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is V8 MOG safe to buy?

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