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RX55 YGM

2005 Morgan Aero 8

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

2,701 mi
Last recorded2,701 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Morgan Aero 821,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YGM
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 2,701 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner top bearings of wishbone slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner top bearings of wishbone slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 2,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement +1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement +2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement +1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement +2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 2,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush =1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 14,818 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 1,158 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 539 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 9 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 791 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 25 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,573 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,794 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,251 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,388 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,232 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 24,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,534 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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RX55 YGM is a 2005 Morgan Aero 8 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX55 YGM, 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 RX55 YGM registered?

RX55 YGM is a 2005 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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