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Y978 LJM

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,310 mi
Last recorded16,310 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 LJM
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 16,310 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 16,284 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 16,221 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 16,125 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 15,402 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 14,923 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 14,024 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 14,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,634 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,811 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 10,996 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,160 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,960 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 9,669 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 6,011 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 5,695 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 5,679 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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Y978 LJM is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y978 LJM, 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 Y978 LJM registered?

Y978 LJM is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y978 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y978 LJM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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