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AR08 BAT

2011 Morgan Aero 8

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,538 mi
Last recorded13,538 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Morgan Aero 811,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 BAT
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 13,538 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 13,091 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 13,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 12,718 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 12,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 12,125 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 11,811 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 11,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 11,485 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 10,678 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 10,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 10,261 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 9,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 6,865 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 1,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 1,601 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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AR08 BAT is a 2011 Morgan Aero 8 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 11,960 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 AR08 BAT, 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 15 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR08 BAT registered?

AR08 BAT is a 2011 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is AR08 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 BAT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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