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Morgan Roadster

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 2,967 cc

178 HYPMOT history

178 HYP is a red petrol Morgan Roadster first used on 5 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
59,758 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
178 HYP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morgan
Model
Roadster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

178 HYP was last recorded at 59,758 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,630 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
2,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,758 miles
  • 2024 – 59,630 miles
  • 2023 – 59,366 miles
  • 2022 – 58,944 miles
  • 2021 – 58,032 miles
  • 2020 – 57,538 miles
  • 2019 – 57,486 miles
  • 2018 – 56,562 miles
  • 2017 – 55,600 miles
  • 2016 – 54,441 miles
  • 2015 – 49,329 miles
  • 2014 – 43,668 miles
  • 2013 – 36,259 miles
  • 2012 – 28,586 miles
  • 2011 – 23,999 miles
  • 2010 – 14,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,758 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,758 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,758 miles
    Test number
    138202932451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,630 miles
    Test number
    727585577906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,630 miles (+264)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,630 miles
    Test number
    567480280350
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements on light on (4.5.3 (a))

  4. Pass59,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,366 miles
    Test number
    571840980404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail59,366 miles (+422)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,366 miles
    Test number
    968981857038
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King Pin/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,944 miles (+912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,944 miles
    Test number
    502569887068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,032 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,032 miles
    Test number
    218499412611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail58,032 miles (+494)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,032 miles
    Test number
    228074325164
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass57,538 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,538 miles
    Test number
    498414060181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,499 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,499 miles
    Test number
    838126030458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,486 miles (+924)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,486 miles
    Test number
    897833055468
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system, little notchy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower King pin, worn

  12. Pass56,562 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,562 miles
    Test number
    833094305504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,600 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,600 miles
    Test number
    620497177834
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail55,599 miles (+1,158)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,599 miles
    Test number
    748475324037
    • FailureOffside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all three (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass54,441 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,441 miles
    Test number
    188079691919
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front on inner disc face (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail54,439 miles (+5,110)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,439 miles
    Test number
    948129833094
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front on inner disc face (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass49,329 miles (+5,661)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,329 miles
    Test number
    145190275435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront o/side wing surport mounting fractured

  18. Fail43,668 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,668 miles
    Test number
    166209754468
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  19. Pass43,668 miles (+7,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,668 miles
    Test number
    709869454095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  20. Pass36,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,259 miles
    Test number
    289555903493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,259 miles (+7,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,259 miles
    Test number
    796265003112
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass28,586 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,586 miles
    Test number
    239918402190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,999 miles (+9,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,999 miles
    Test number
    966740361066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass14,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,782 miles
    Test number
    364165550061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Questions about 178 HYP

What vehicle is registration 178 HYP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 178 HYP on a red petrol Morgan Roadster first used on 5 Mar 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 178 HYP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 178 HYP expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 178 HYP?
The MOT on 178 HYP expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 178 HYP done?
178 HYP was recorded at 59,758 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 2,872 miles a year.
Has 178 HYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 178 HYP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on 178 HYP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 178 HYP find?
178 HYP passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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