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BL55 JML

2008 Morgan Roadster

Cream Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,021 mi
Last recorded48,021 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Morgan Roadster14,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JML
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 48,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 46,634 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 44,887 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 44,217 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 41,409 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 39,616 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 39,268 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 36,094 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 33,082 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 33,082 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,867 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 29,867 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 28,072 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,582 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 24,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 20,137 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,137 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 16,818 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,385 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 13,385 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BL55 JML is a 2008 Morgan Roadster in Cream with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL55 JML, 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 BL55 JML registered?

BL55 JML is a 2008 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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The MOT history for BL55 JML shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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