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V8 MMC

2001 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Morgan Aero 827,866 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MMC
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025
Pass 4 Oct 2024
Pass 19 Sep 2023
Pass 3 Oct 2022 76,170 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 76,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022
Pass 15 Jul 2021
Pass 14 Jul 2020
Pass 2 May 2019
Pass 3 May 2018
Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016
Pass 13 Dec 2014
Pass 16 Nov 2013
Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012
Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,268 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,567 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008

FULL BODY UNDER TRAY FITTED !!!!

Pass 6 Oct 2007
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,471 miles

near side rear tyre side wall slight damage

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Oct 2005 34,448 miles

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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V8 MMC is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 V8 MMC, 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 V8 MMC registered?

V8 MMC is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is V8 MMC safe to buy?

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