Morgan Roadster

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 16 model years from 1,016 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests

1,016

Model Years

2004 to 2019

Years Covered

About the Morgan Roadster

The Morgan Roadster was MOT tested 1,016 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 16 model years (2004 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 30,899 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 8,077 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3721cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the Morgan Roadster?

vs average of all models+12% (82% avg)

vs Morgan brand average+2% (92% avg)

Morgan Roadster by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	93%	54	8,077 mi
2018	84%	104	7,425 mi
2017	90%	58	12,141 mi
2016	99%	73	17,467 mi
2015	91%	58	12,890 mi
2014	84%	89	15,018 mi
2013	98%	42	19,101 mi
2012	97%	31	17,537 mi
2011	96%	46	16,271 mi
2010	90%	93	19,088 mi
2009	98%	61	25,432 mi
2008	96%	49	22,877 mi
2007	92%	49	30,192 mi
2006	95%	40	38,419 mi
2005	96%	89	29,945 mi
2004	100%	80	30,899 mi

Questions about the Morgan Roadster

Is the Morgan Roadster reliable?

Across its 16 model years in our data (2004 to 2019), the Morgan Roadster averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 1,016 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.