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J8 MOG

2002 Morgan Aero 8

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,592 mi
Last recorded26,592 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Morgan Aero 820,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 26,592 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 26,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 26,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 25,271 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 23,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 23,935 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 23,885 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,025 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,453 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,079 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,186 miles

offside drive shaft has up and down movement in side diff bearing

oil leak

rear diff noisy

slight play in nearside front outer steering arm rose joint

slight play in offside front inner steering arm rose joint

under tray fitted blocking view of vital components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,194 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 19,004 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 17,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,328 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 14,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,838 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 12,887 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 11,563 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 11,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 8,655 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)

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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J8 MOG is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J8 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 24 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 J8 MOG registered?

J8 MOG is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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