Morgan Roadster
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 16 years from 1,016 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
1,016
Best Year
2004 (100%)
Years Covered
16
About the Morgan Roadster
The Morgan Roadster has been tested 1,016 times in 2026 MOT data across 16 model years (2004 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2004 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 80 tests. The 2018 model has the lowest at 84%. With a 16 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The MORGAN ROADSTER has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Morgan Roadster by Year
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| 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 |
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