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V44 ARO

2001 Morgan Aero 8

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,400 mi
Last recorded55,400 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Aero 827,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV44 ARO
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,400 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 55,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake warning light illuminated

Fail 9 Sep 2024

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2023
Pass 26 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021
Pass 21 Oct 2020
Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,299 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,685 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake applies poor effort, peaks high then drops

rear brakes binding

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,455 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,241 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front headlamp insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 47,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front headlamp insecure

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,361 miles

Steering arms have play in inner joints

Fail 14 Sep 2015 44,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering arms have play in inner joints

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,532 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,279 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,569 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 37,565 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,720 miles

full underneath of vehicle is covered

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,948 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s exhaust rear rubber poor

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,763 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2007 27,429 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,970 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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V44 ARO is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 V44 ARO, 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 V44 ARO registered?

V44 ARO is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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