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R8 ERO

2001 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,635 mi
Last recorded28,635 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Aero 827,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 ERO
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 28,635 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 28,054 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 27,866 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 27,623 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 26,194 miles

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

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

Parking brake effort only just meeting requirements indicating adjustment required.

Pass 4 Jan 2021 24,149 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 24,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 24,119 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 24,073 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 24,041 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 24,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,938 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 23,599 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 23,582 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 23,512 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 23,512 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 23,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 23,052 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 23,052 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,966 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slackness to parking brake lever action

Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,675 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,359 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,801 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,447 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 7,325 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 6,529 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 6,529 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R8 ERO is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 27,866 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 R8 ERO, 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 25 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 R8 ERO registered?

R8 ERO is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is R8 ERO safe to buy?

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