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555 VBX

2008 Morgan Roadster

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

3,452 mi
Last recorded3,452 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Morgan Roadster14,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 VBX
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 3,452 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 3,450 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 3,432 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 3,418 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 2,922 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 2,535 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 2,324 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 2,299 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 2,299 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 2,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 1,917 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 1,733 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 1,733 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 1,556 miles

rear brakes starting to bind

Fail 15 Dec 2015 1,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 17 Feb 2014 1,120 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 836 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 836 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 604 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Roadster?

Based on 9,560 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
938
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 50
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
brake binding 30
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 29
fog lamp not working 24
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555 VBX is a 2008 Morgan Roadster in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Morgan Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Roadster fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 555 VBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Morgan Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 555 VBX registered?

555 VBX is a 2008 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is 555 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 555 VBX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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