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WA58 OPY

2008 Morgan Roadster

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,836 mi
Last recorded24,836 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Morgan Roadster14,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA58 OPY
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 24,836 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 24,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 23,840 miles

Exhaust mounts n/s/r splitting

Exhaust mounts n/s/r splitting

Rear suspension not checked correctly due to wood coverage

Pass 8 Nov 2022 23,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective twin mount just behind rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 22,662 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Mountings splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 8 Nov 2021 22,662 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Mountings splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 13 Nov 2020 21,326 miles

nearside exhaust mountings splitting

Fail 13 Nov 2020 21,326 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

nearside exhaust mountings splitting

Pass 8 Nov 2019 20,962 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 20,962 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 19,435 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 18,449 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 18,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 18,302 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 17,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle has been stood

Pass 15 Dec 2014 14,675 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Dec 2014 14,675 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jan 2014 11,895 miles

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 10,177 miles

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 6,701 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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WA58 OPY is a 2008 Morgan Roadster in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WA58 OPY, 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 WA58 OPY registered?

WA58 OPY is a 2008 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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