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RG51 FXL

2002 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,591 mi
Last recorded8,591 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Morgan Aero 820,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FXL
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 8,591 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 8,589 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 8,483 miles

Fuel filler cap lock very stiff. May require lubrication.

Fail 9 Aug 2022 8,464 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel filler cap lock very stiff. May require lubrication.

Pass 30 Jun 2021 8,302 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,188 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 7,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 7,048 miles

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

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

oil leak from diff

rear exaust mounts perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2006 6,790 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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RG51 FXL is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RG51 FXL, 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

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What year was RG51 FXL registered?

RG51 FXL is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is RG51 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 FXL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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