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AR08 MMC

2008 Morgan Aero 8

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,349 mi
Last recorded32,349 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Morgan Aero 816,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 MMC
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 32,349 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 32,346 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 32,338 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 32,337 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 32,283 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 32,240 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 32,238 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 32,171 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 32,063 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 31,958 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,868 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,175 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 30,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,971 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,261 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 25,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,429 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 24,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,021 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 MMC is a 2008 Morgan Aero 8 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,232 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 MMC, 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 18 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 MMC registered?

AR08 MMC is a 2008 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is AR08 MMC safe to buy?

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