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MORGAN ROADSTER Rare

As of 2026 Q2, 652 MORGAN ROADSTERs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 8 (1.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

MORGAN ROADSTER car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Semnoz / CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
652
498 licensed154 SORN
▲ 8 (+1.2%) yr/yr
Peak: 652 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 163 326 489 652 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (652 in the latest data).

Rarer than 40% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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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...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

MORGAN ROADSTER — questions & answers

How many MORGAN ROADSTER are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 652 MORGAN ROADSTER were still registered in the UK — 498 licensed and on the road, plus 154 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 (652), making it rarer than 40% of the 2,315 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 8 (1.2%).

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 652 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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