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Y557 EJR

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,182 mi
Last recorded24,182 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 EJR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 24,182 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 23,806 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 23,216 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 22,448 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 19,735 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 19,267 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 18,710 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 17,854 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 17,854 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 14,491 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 13,739 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 13,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 10,311 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 6,970 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,847 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,681 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 6,342 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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Y557 EJR is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y557 EJR, 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 Y557 EJR registered?

Y557 EJR is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y557 EJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y557 EJR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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