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X8 MGN

2000 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,686 mi
Last recorded47,686 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Morgan Plus 821,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 MGN
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 47,686 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 47,484 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 47,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 46,900 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 46,216 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe to catalyst clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,553 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 44,549 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 43,609 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 42,720 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 42,720 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,249 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,694 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 39,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 36,630 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 35,313 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 35,313 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 33,824 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 33,820 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 29,766 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,580 miles

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

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

sof suspension/steering blade reqs adjustment

Fail 10 Apr 2007 27,580 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

sof suspension/steering blade reqs adjustment

Pass 4 May 2006 24,910 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 24,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X8 MGN is a 2000 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 76%.

Across all 2000 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 21,287 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 X8 MGN, 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 26 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X8 MGN registered?

X8 MGN is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X8 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 MGN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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