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J800 MGY

2002 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,588 mi
Last recorded16,588 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Morgan Plus 817,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 MGY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 16,588 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 14,928 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 14,920 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2024 14,095 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 14,050 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 13,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 12,399 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 12,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 11,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 10,854 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 10,218 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 9,783 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 9,780 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 8,762 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 8,762 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 7,266 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 5,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 4,985 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 3,670 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 3,072 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 2,163 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 1,226 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 592 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 3,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 3,426 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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J800 MGY is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 17,450 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 J800 MGY, 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 24 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J800 MGY registered?

J800 MGY is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 22 August 2002.

Is J800 MGY safe to buy?

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