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178 HYP

2007 Morgan Roadster

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,758 mi
Last recorded59,758 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Morgan Roadster22,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration178 HYP
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 59,758 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 59,630 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 59,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements on light on (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 59,366 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 59,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King Pin/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,944 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 58,032 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,538 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,499 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 57,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering system, little notchy

Offside Front Lower King pin, worn

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 55,600 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 55,599 miles

Offside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all three (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,441 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front on inner disc face (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 54,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front on inner disc face (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,329 miles

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

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

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

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

front o/side wing surport mounting fractured

Fail 28 Feb 2014 43,668 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,259 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 36,259 miles

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,586 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 14,782 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)

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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178 HYP is a 2007 Morgan Roadster in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Morgan Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,088 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 178 HYP, 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 19 years old, this Morgan Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 178 HYP registered?

178 HYP is a 2007 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is 178 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 178 HYP shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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