Morgan Aero 8 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Morgan Aero 8. Check any Aero 8 by registration number below.

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89.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.9%

vs Morgan Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Morgan Aero 8 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Morgan Aero 8 has an average MOT pass rate of 89.8%, which is 0.9 percentage points below the Morgan brand average of 90.6%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Aero 8 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Morgan Aero 8, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Morgan Aero 8 performs at MOT across different model years.

2017

Based on 107 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.8%

2016

Based on 84 vehicles

88.1%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

9.8%

2009

Based on 48 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.2%

2008

Based on 42 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

29.2%

2007

Based on 51 vehicles

96.1%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.2%

2003

Based on 31 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

2002

Based on 126 vehicles

93.7%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.5%

2001

Based on 32 vehicles

78.1%Good

Morgan average: 90.6%

Retest Rate

63.2%

0

Based on 254 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

0.9%

Rear Offside

0.9%

Central

0.9%

Other Morgan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Morgan models.

Morgan 3 Wheeler

97.1% pass rate

Morgan Plus 8

91.4% pass rate

Morgan Roadster

96.7% pass rate

Morgan 4/4

88.8% pass rate

Morgan Aero

95.5% pass rate

Morgan Plus 4

92.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Morgan Aero 8

Morgan Aero 8 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Morgan Aero 8 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Morgan Aero 8?

The average MOT pass rate for the Morgan Aero 8 is 89.8% compared to the Morgan average of 90.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Morgan Aero 8?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Morgan Aero 8 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 89.8%, the Morgan Aero 8 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Morgan Aero 8?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Morgan Aero 8?

Typical mileage for the Morgan Aero 8: 21,802 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Aero 8 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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