CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y291 RAL

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,667 mi
Last recorded11,667 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morgan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 RAL
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 11,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 11,565 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 11,366 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 11,110 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 10,934 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 10,644 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 10,413 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 10,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and shocker bolt loose bottom (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 10,243 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 9,952 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 69,853 miles

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 69,853 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both (1.8)

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2006 6,801 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
Full Morgan Plus 8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y291 RAL is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y291 RAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y291 RAL?

You can check the full history of Y291 RAL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y291 RAL registered?

Y291 RAL is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y291 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y291 RAL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y291 RAL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y291 RAL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.