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Y25 MOG

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,074 mi
Last recorded72,074 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 72,074 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 72,074 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 69,993 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,753 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 67,079 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 64,053 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 64,053 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 61,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,267 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 59,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,316 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 57,316 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,170 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Upper Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

all four tyres getting low on limit

Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,361 miles

o/s and n/s damper blades worn

Fail 22 Feb 2016 48,359 miles

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

o/s and n/s damper blades require adjusting

radiator leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,811 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 45,811 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,885 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 42,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s parking brake low performance

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,443 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f bumper support bracket broken

Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,008 miles

slight blow o/s cat flange

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,049 miles

n/s front wing stay bolt missing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,051 miles

n/s front wing stay bolt missing

o/s front disc inner facing in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2009 28,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal pad in poor condition

front disc pads low

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn to limit centre band

o/s front tyre worn to limit outer edge

o/s front wing stay bolt broken and n/s front wing stay bolt loose

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,719 miles

clutch pedal pad in poor condition

front disc pads low

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn to limit centre band

o/s front tyre worn to limit outer edge

o/s front wing stay bolt broken and n/s front wing stay bolt loose

Fail 25 Feb 2008 26,432 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight freeplay in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,432 miles

Slight freeplay in steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,786 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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Y25 MOG is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y25 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 Y25 MOG registered?

Y25 MOG is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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