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VX51 NWW

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,053 mi
Last recorded83,053 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 83,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 83,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 83,035 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 83,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 83,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 83,005 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 83,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,997 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 82,994 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,984 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,959 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 829,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 8 Feb 2014 82,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 82,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,407 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,392 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 82,278 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,981 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 77,981 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,548 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 54,371 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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VX51 NWW is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NWW, 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 VX51 NWW registered?

VX51 NWW is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is VX51 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 NWW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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