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R99 CRR

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,495 mi
Last recorded17,495 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 CRR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 17,495 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 17,313 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 16,838 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 16,825 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 15,697 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 14,510 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 13,727 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 12,494 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 12,485 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 11,663 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 11,217 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,893 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 10,615 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 10,245 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 9,960 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 9,765 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 9,765 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 9,390 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 8,806 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 8,238 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 8,238 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 7,293 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 72,815 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 6,931 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise sidewall on n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2006 3,399 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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R99 CRR is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R99 CRR, 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

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What year was R99 CRR registered?

R99 CRR is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is R99 CRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 CRR shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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