Morgan Roadster MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Morgan Roadster. Check any Roadster by registration number below.

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92.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.7%

vs Morgan Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Morgan Roadster — MOT Reliability Overview

The Morgan Roadster has an average MOT pass rate of 92.3%, which is 1.7 percentage points above the Morgan brand average of 90.6%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Roadster is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Morgan Roadster fails its MOT are steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Roadster for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Morgan Roadster, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Morgan Roadster performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 30 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Retest Rate

11.8%

Mileage at 3yr

10k mi

2019

Based on 81 vehicles

92.6%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

8.0%

Mileage at 5yr

13k mi

2018

Based on 106 vehicles

82.1%Good

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

40.5%

Mileage at 5yr

12k mi

2017

Based on 85 vehicles

94.1%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.4%

2016

Based on 108 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.4%

2015

Based on 91 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

7.4%

Mileage at 10yr

27k mi

2014

Based on 113 vehicles

85.8%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

18.7%

Mileage at 10yr

24k mi

2013

Based on 71 vehicles

98.6%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

2.4%

Mileage at 10yr

26k mi

2012

Based on 53 vehicles

92.5%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.3%

2011

Based on 79 vehicles

93.7%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.2%

2010

Based on 128 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

10.7%

2009

Based on 111 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.7%

2008

Based on 88 vehicles

94.3%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.3%

2007

Based on 80 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.9%

2006

Based on 65 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.3%

2005

Based on 124 vehicles

95.2%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.0%

2004

Based on 121 vehicles

96.7%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 655 vehicles

91.3%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.6%

Mileage at 5yr

21k mi

Top MOT Failures — Morgan Roadster

The most common reasons a Morgan Roadster fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

10.4%

Morgan Roadster Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.3%

Front Offside

3.3%

Other Morgan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Morgan models.

Morgan 3 Wheeler

97.1% pass rate

Morgan Plus 8

91.4% pass rate

Morgan 4/4

88.8% pass rate

Morgan Aero

95.5% pass rate

Morgan Plus 4

92.0% pass rate

Morgan Aero 8

95.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Morgan Roadster

Morgan Roadster — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Morgan Roadster MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Morgan Roadster?

The average MOT pass rate for the Morgan Roadster is 92.3% compared to the Morgan average of 90.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Morgan Roadster?

The most common MOT failures on the Morgan Roadster are: Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (10.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Morgan Roadster reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 92.3%, the Morgan Roadster is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Morgan Roadster?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Morgan Roadster?

Typical mileage for the Morgan Roadster: 10,230 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Roadster to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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