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Y247 YBH

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

170,533 mi
Last recorded170,533 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 YBH
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 170,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024
Fail 25 Jun 2024

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 169,314 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened u bolts on rear axle not long enough for the nut to go on all the way (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened u bolts on axle are not long enough for the nut to go on all the way (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 169,314 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened u bolts on rear axle not long enough for the nut to go on all the way (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened u bolts on axle are not long enough for the nut to go on all the way (5.3.3 (c) (i))

vehicle over heated on test

Pass 22 Mar 2022 168,246 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight lift in front suspension legs

Fail 22 Mar 2022 168,246 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight lift in front suspension legs

Pass 12 Dec 2020 82,997 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 160,617 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 160,617 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 149,023 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 149,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,210 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 143,290 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,418 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 89,671 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 71,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 52,389 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 48,003 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 48,003 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2011 48,434 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 45,788 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 44,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 42,984 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 41,994 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 33,531 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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Y247 YBH is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y247 YBH, 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 Y247 YBH registered?

Y247 YBH is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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