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V80 ARO

2004 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,905 mi
Last recorded83,905 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Morgan Aero 816,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 ARO
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 83,905 miles

Wiper blades poor.

Pass 22 Jul 2024 82,048 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 80,502 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 77,779 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Track control rose joint slight play

Pass 3 May 2019 72,052 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 67,986 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 65,298 miles

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

park brake effort low on offside although overall just met requirements

slight play felt in offside and nearside rear suspension upper wishbone bearings.

Pass 25 May 2016 62,178 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 62,178 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,353 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,703 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,390 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 45,390 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 41,884 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 34,765 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,560 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,817 miles

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

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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V80 ARO is a 2004 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 16,506 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 V80 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 22 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 V80 ARO registered?

V80 ARO is a 2004 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is V80 ARO safe to buy?

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