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86 BOY

2008 Morgan Roadster

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,070 mi
Last recorded12,070 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Morgan Roadster14,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 BOY
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 12,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 11,707 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 11,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 11,217 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 10,621 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 9,899 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 9,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 9,835 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 9,835 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 9,781 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 9,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle chassis undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2018 9,218 miles

Front screen wash leaking

Front wipers wearing

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 8,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 8,118 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 7,287 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,040 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 7,040 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 6,114 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 5,604 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 4,889 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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86 BOY is a 2008 Morgan Roadster in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 86 BOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 86 BOY registered?

86 BOY is a 2008 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is 86 BOY safe to buy?

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