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MORGAN ROADSTER Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 642 MORGAN ROADSTERs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 649 in 2021 Q3 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 7 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 4 (0.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 42% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (642 in the latest data).
Rarer than 40% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the ROADSTER
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...
MORGAN ROADSTER — questions & answers
How many MORGAN ROADSTER are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 642 MORGAN ROADSTER were still registered in the UK — 370 licensed and on the road, plus 272 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MORGAN ROADSTER rare?
The MORGAN ROADSTER is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (642), making it rarer than 40% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MORGAN ROADSTER increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MORGAN ROADSTER on UK roads rose by 4 (0.6%).
What fuel do most MORGAN ROADSTER use?
Most MORGAN ROADSTER run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MORGAN ROADSTER peak?
The MORGAN ROADSTER peaked at 649 registered in 2021 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.