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W743 PBK

2000 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Morgan Plus 821,287 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW743 PBK
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025
Pass 24 Jun 2024
Pass 23 Jun 2023
Pass 15 Jun 2022
Pass 9 Jun 2021
Pass 9 Jun 2020
Pass 26 Jun 2019 108,852 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 108,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,956 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,083 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,083 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,044 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,333 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,711 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,603 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,370 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 31,056 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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W743 PBK is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 W743 PBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W743 PBK registered?

W743 PBK is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W743 PBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W743 PBK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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