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X600 MOG

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

29,972 mi
Last recorded29,972 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX600 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 29,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 29,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,678 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 29,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 29,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 28,952 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 28,952 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end rack gaiter loose likely to come adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 28,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 28,292 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 28,292 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 27,333 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 26,814 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 26,814 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 25,857 miles

All four tyres have age related cracks

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack

Pass 30 May 2015 25,266 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,937 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 24,592 miles

Front Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,592 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,780 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,888 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 22,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,203 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 21,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,763 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 10,981 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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X600 MOG is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 X600 MOG, 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 X600 MOG registered?

X600 MOG is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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