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W444 WPS

2005 Morgan Aero 8

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

13,730 mi
Last recorded13,730 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Morgan Aero 821,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW444 WPS
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 13,730 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 13,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 13,025 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differental (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 12,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 12,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 10,328 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 9,812 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 9,528 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 5,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 5,697 miles

only just met handbrake limit.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 4,971 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 4,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 38,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 2,382 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 19,382 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2009 16,359 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 14,389 miles

front tyres are wearing on the inside egdes

passenger washer jet doesn't hit the windsrceen

propshaft drive dounut is starting to split

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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W444 WPS is a 2005 Morgan Aero 8 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 21,382 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 W444 WPS, 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 21 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 W444 WPS registered?

W444 WPS is a 2005 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is W444 WPS safe to buy?

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