CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW52 RUJ

2002 Morgan Aero 8

Grey Petrol 4398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,128 mi
Last recorded21,128 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Morgan Aero 820,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morgan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 RUJ
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 21,128 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 2,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,549 miles

Offside Rear 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.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 13,826 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,791 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 12,791 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 10,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 4,416 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 4,416 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 4,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,086 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 3,016 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 2,399 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
Full Morgan Aero 8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BW52 RUJ is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 20,291 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 BW52 RUJ, 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 24 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW52 RUJ?

You can check the full history of BW52 RUJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW52 RUJ registered?

BW52 RUJ is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is BW52 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 RUJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW52 RUJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW52 RUJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.