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Y840 YRS

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

10,069 mi
Last recorded10,069 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 YRS
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 10,069 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 9,819 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 9,572 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 9,341 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 9,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 9,218 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 8,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 8,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 8,570 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 8,391 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 8,331 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 7,807 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 7,304 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 6,937 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 6,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 5,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 4,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 4,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 4,039 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 3,490 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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Y840 YRS is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y840 YRS, 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 Y840 YRS?

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What year was Y840 YRS registered?

Y840 YRS is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y840 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y840 YRS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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