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C199 BPR

1986 Morgan Roadster

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

54,365 mi
Last recorded54,365 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC199 BPR
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 54,365 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 54,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,343 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 54,326 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,313 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 54,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 54,088 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 54,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 54,075 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 54,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 54,054 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,969 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,790 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 53,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,761 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 53,761 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,747 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 53,741 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,766 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 52,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,563 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 51,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 51,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,481 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,304 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,235 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 51,182 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,182 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,809 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,644 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 50,291 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 50,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,596 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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C199 BPR is a 1986 Morgan Roadster in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 C199 BPR, 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 40 years old, this Morgan Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C199 BPR registered?

C199 BPR is a 1986 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C199 BPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C199 BPR shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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