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Morgan Aero 8

Silver and Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,398 cc

S100 AROMOT history

S100 ARO is a silver and blue petrol Morgan Aero 8 first used on 21 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 57,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,257 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S100 ARO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Morgan
Model
Aero 8
Colour
Silver and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S100 ARO was last recorded at 57,257 miles on 5 Apr 2025, 609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2024: 56,648 miles, lower than 56,783 miles on 29 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,648 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
609 miles
Average per year
1,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,257 miles
  • 2024 – 56,648 miles
  • 2023 – 56,783 miles
  • 2022 – 55,432 miles
  • 2021 – 53,260 miles
  • 2020 – 53,254 miles
  • 2019 – 51,144 miles
  • 2017 – 49,869 miles
  • 2016 – 48,398 miles
  • 2015 – 48,226 miles
  • 2014 – 46,762 miles
  • 2013 – 46,118 miles
  • 2012 – 45,621 miles
  • 2011 – 44,074 miles
  • 2010 – 43,489 miles
  • 2009 – 41,405 miles
  • 2008 – 39,077 miles
  • 2007 – 36,925 miles
  • 2006 – 34,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    653253354242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass57,257 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    57,257 miles
    Test number
    766925390025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,648 miles (-135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    56,648 miles
    Test number
    953184513292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass56,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,783 miles
    Test number
    370776128074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail56,783 miles (+1,351)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,783 miles
    Test number
    168008869451
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    856066559169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,432 miles (+2,172)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    195852779393
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass53,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,260 miles
    Test number
    210364716167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail53,260 miles (+6)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,260 miles
    Test number
    858476458601
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle headlamp wiring (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail53,254 miles (+2,110)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,254 miles
    Test number
    545255627623
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers no fluid emitted (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass51,144 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,144 miles
    Test number
    159430157920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,869 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    536401999196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,398 miles
    Test number
    132259199058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,398 miles (+172)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,398 miles
    Test number
    215245113343
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass48,226 miles (+1,464)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,226 miles
    Test number
    568754495135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass46,762 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,762 miles
    Test number
    307559184109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,118 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,118 miles
    Test number
    905484183176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,621 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,621 miles
    Test number
    859298492145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,074 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,074 miles
    Test number
    397850401254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,489 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    213464000246
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass43,489 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    231084400288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,488 miles (+2,083)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,488 miles
    Test number
    660108910108
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass41,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,405 miles
    Test number
    183227419179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,405 miles (+2,328)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,405 miles
    Test number
    272337219107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass39,077 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,077 miles
    Test number
    973288528125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,925 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,925 miles
    Test number
    304272897167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,496 miles
    Test number
    261060406267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S100 ARO

Does S100 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S100 ARO is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S100 ARO?
The MOT on S100 ARO is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S100 ARO done?
S100 ARO was recorded at 57,257 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2025, an average of 1,216 miles a year.
Has S100 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S100 ARO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S100 ARO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S100 ARO find?
S100 ARO passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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