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BW05 MOG

2005 Morgan Aero 8

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,710 mi
Last recorded29,710 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Morgan Aero 821,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 29,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 29,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 28,073 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,309 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 22,324 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,786 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 21,786 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,529 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 17,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 15,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 15,159 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,442 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 8,812 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 8,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 4,773 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 422 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,141 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Aero 8?

Based on 4,650 MOT tests across 388 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
859
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Headlamp aim too low 36
Headlamp aim too high 30
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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BW05 MOG is a 2005 Morgan Aero 8 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 21,382 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 Aero 8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW05 MOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Aero 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW05 MOG registered?

BW05 MOG is a 2005 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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