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Y7 GJB

2000 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Morgan Plus 821,287 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 GJB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025
Fail 21 May 2025

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 43,604 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 43,604 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 41,516 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 39,900 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 33,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 32,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 31,335 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 29,393 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 29,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,524 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 28,524 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 27,780 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,681 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,653 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 23,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,841 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 14,939 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 14,843 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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Y7 GJB is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y7 GJB, 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 Y7 GJB registered?

Y7 GJB is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y7 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 GJB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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