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W356 MDV

2000 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,181 mi
Last recorded33,181 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Morgan Plus 821,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 MDV
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 33,181 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 32,839 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth and split

Handbrake has no reserve travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Cracked/ perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 32,839 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth and split

Handbrake has no reserve travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Cracked/ perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 32,393 miles

Handbrake has no reserve travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,441 miles

Clutch pedal return spring broken

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 31,430 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Clutch pedal return spring broken

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 29,116 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,592 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounts perished/cracked

Offside Exhaust mounts perished/cracked front + rear

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 24,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 21,033 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 21,033 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,796 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

steering damper blades play

Fail 22 Aug 2017 18,793 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

steering damper blades play

Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,014 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 13,689 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 12,562 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 11,908 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 11,908 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,194 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,588 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 8,920 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 8,920 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,814 miles

n/s centre rear exhaust mounting split

stop light operating late

Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,592 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 5,055 miles

n/s exhaust mount starting to split

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 26 Jun 2006 3,687 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 2,728 miles

Signs of brake fluid at N.S.F hub area. Unable to detect source of fluid.

Some wear in steering rack †

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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W356 MDV is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W356 MDV, 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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W356 MDV is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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