Morgan Aero 8
From 402 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 5 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 3 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 2 |
Morgan Aero 8 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 8 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 8. At this rate, roughly 29.9 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 150 | 89 | +0 | -7 | -7 |
| 2025 Q2 | 161 | 85 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2025 Q1 | 121 | 123 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2024 Q4 | 117 | 128 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2024 Q3 | 153 | 92 | +0 | -0 | +3 |
| 2024 Q2 | 165 | 77 | +0 | -0 | +17 |
| 2024 Q1 | 134 | 91 | +0 | -20 | -20 |
| 2023 Q4 | 125 | 120 | +0 | -7 | -7 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all Aero 8s tested had between 8,031 and 31,847 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,985 median miles, the Aero 8 has 0.053 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Morgan models
| Morgan 4/4 | 87.6% |
| Morgan Plus 4 | 90.5% |
| Morgan Plus 8 | 89.3% |
Common questions
What is the Morgan Aero 8 MOT pass rate?
The Morgan Aero 8 has a 91.5% MOT pass rate based on 402 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Morgan Aero 8?
The most common MOT failure on the Morgan Aero 8 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer.
How many Morgan Aero 8s are on UK roads?
There are 150 Morgan Aero 8s currently licensed on UK roads, with 89 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Morgan Aero 8 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Morgan Aero 8 is 15,985 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,031 and 31,847 miles.
Buying a used Aero 8?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.