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CB05 MOG

2016 Morgan Aero 8

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,601 mi
Last recorded22,601 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Morgan Aero 811,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB05 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 22,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 22,601 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 18,071 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 17,946 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 17,946 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 17,625 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 17,016 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 17,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim low but not quite out of spec.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 15,969 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 15,966 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort.. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both..

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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CB05 MOG is a 2016 Morgan Aero 8 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 11,174 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 CB05 MOG, 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 10 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CB05 MOG registered?

CB05 MOG is a 2016 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is CB05 MOG safe to buy?

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