Morgan Roadster
Registered from 2004 to 2020.
About this model
The Morgan Roadster is a model produced by the Morgan Motor Company. It was introduced in 2004, replacing the Morgan Plus 8. The car is identical to its predecessor except for new, modern Ford V6 mechanicals. The new engine develops similar power, though less torque, and is slightly lighter than the Rover V8 which results in increased performance and better fuel economy. Air conditioning is now standard on U.S. models. Like its predecessor, the chassis consists of a standard ladder frame design and is built from galvanised steel with five tubular or box section cross members. The body is built of steel and aluminum around an ash frame. The suspension is a traditional Morgan slider type up front and solid axle/leaf spring at the rear.
From the Wikipedia article Morgan Roadster, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2009 3.0 petrol. 4 of 54 tests failed, 7%.
Better than 98% of 2009 cars. The typical one fails 25%, across 961 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust and emissions | 50% | 2 |
| Lights and electrics | 50% | 2 |
| Brakes | 25% | 1 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 25% | 1 |
| Visibility | 25% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Exhaust and emissions — 50% of its failures
- Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
- Brakes — 25% of its failures
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Lights and electrics — 50% of its failures
- Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- Seat belts and airbags — 25% of its failures
- Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
- Visibility — 25% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.7 petrol · 282 hp · 1089 kg · 2476 mm wheelbase · 10.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 3.7 petrol · 282 hp · 1087 kg · 2480 mm wheelbase · 10.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 3.7 petrol · 282 hp · 1087 kg · 2479 mm wheelbase · 10.0 L/100km (NEDC) |