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V8 JRT

2002 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,456 mi
Last recorded20,456 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Morgan Aero 820,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 JRT
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 20,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering wheel slightly loose

Pass 21 May 2025

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2024

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2023

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2022

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2021

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2020 19,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019

Engine light on indicating a fault

Pass 29 Mar 2018 19,305 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,063 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,834 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 18,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,366 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 17,353 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,663 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 15,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,948 miles

Engine warning light on indicating a fault

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,548 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 14,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,226 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 13,226 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 12,238 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,471 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 11,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,467 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 10,437 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive 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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V8 JRT is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V8 JRT, 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 V8 JRT registered?

V8 JRT is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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