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LK05 MLV

2005 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,546 mi
Last recorded130,546 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Morgan 4/420,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 MLV
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 130,546 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 127,904 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,082 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 122,132 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 122,132 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 119,070 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,242 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 115,864 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 95,068 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 94,984 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,444 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 88,444 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,027 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 81,997 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,924 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,614 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 65,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,088 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,091 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,828 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,587 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?

Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
3,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 458
Stop lamp not working 451
fog lamp not working 371
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 321
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LK05 MLV is a 2005 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 20,154 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 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 MLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan 4/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 21 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK05 MLV registered?

LK05 MLV is a 2005 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is LK05 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 MLV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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