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G8 MGY

2009 Morgan Aero 8

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,488 mi
Last recorded70,488 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Morgan Aero 813,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 MGY
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 70,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 69,053 miles

Perishing to OSR inner tie rod boot

Perishing to OSR outer lower wishbone boot

Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,392 miles

Slight Buckles to all road wheels

Pass 16 Mar 2023 64,631 miles

All road wheels slightly buckled

Pass 24 Jan 2022 62,718 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 62,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,251 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 61,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,722 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 59,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 56,066 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,385 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,917 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,664 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 30,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,501 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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G8 MGY is a 2009 Morgan Aero 8 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 13,822 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 G8 MGY, 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 17 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G8 MGY registered?

G8 MGY is a 2009 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is G8 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 MGY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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