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VX51 NWS

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,890 mi
Last recorded35,890 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 NWS
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 35,890 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 35,292 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 35,010 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 34,764 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 32,821 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 32,808 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 32,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,730 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 28,442 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 26,363 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,242 miles

steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 8,830 miles

ADVISE ALL WIPERBLADES SPLIT BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

ADVISE BOTH REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHED

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 8,830 miles

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

ADVISE ALL WIPERBLADES SPLIT BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

ADVISE BOTH REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHED

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,912 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,535 miles

Some movement in steering rack.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,948 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,929 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,919 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,009 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,029 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 13,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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VX51 NWS is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VX51 NWS, 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 VX51 NWS registered?

VX51 NWS is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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