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V8 PLM

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,773 mi
Last recorded61,773 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 PLM
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,773 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,879 miles

Headlamp beam pattern is obscured by headlamp guards but not affecting light output

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 56,645 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023
Fail 20 Jan 2023

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 34,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 34,598 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 28,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 16,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 16,166 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 16,149 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 16,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 16,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,095 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 15,685 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 15,137 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 May 2012 14,931 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,713 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 14,274 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 13,893 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,763 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 13,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2006 11,821 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 PLM is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V8 PLM, 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 PLM registered?

V8 PLM is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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