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WH05 ARO

2008 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,291 mi
Last recorded30,291 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Morgan Aero 816,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 ARO
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 30,291 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 29,722 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 29,041 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 28,716 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 28,204 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has only just met requirements, requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Aug 2020 27,723 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 26,229 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 22,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 20,777 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,081 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 19,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 17,252 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 17,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 13,504 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 9,276 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 8,655 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 7,292 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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WH05 ARO is a 2008 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,232 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 WH05 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 18 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WH05 ARO registered?

WH05 ARO is a 2008 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is WH05 ARO safe to buy?

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