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CW51 NEO

2001 Morgan Aero 8

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,125 mi
Last recorded54,125 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Aero 827,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 NEO
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 54,125 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 53,249 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 52,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 51,388 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,207 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,093 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 49,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 49,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 47,455 miles

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

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

offside and nearside steering rose joints have slight play

Pass 14 May 2016 43,696 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 14 May 2016 43,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,196 miles

slight play o/s and n/s track rod ends

steering rack inner joints have free play on limit

Fail 21 Apr 2015 41,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both rear shockabsorber lower mounting bolts bent

slight play o/s and n/s track rod ends

steering rack inner joints have free play on limit

Pass 7 May 2014 38,062 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,312 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,035 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,859 miles

n/s front lower ball joint worn

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on centre band

o/s front lower ball joint worn to limit

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,147 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,606 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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CW51 NEO is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 27,866 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 CW51 NEO, 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 25 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 CW51 NEO registered?

CW51 NEO is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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