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MD05 LAW

2005 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,928 mi
Last recorded39,928 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Morgan 4/420,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 LAW
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,928 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 39,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,153 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 38,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 38,113 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strongly advise to change (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 37,477 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,382 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 37,118 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

tyres wearing low n/s/r 2 mm outhers 3 mm

Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,118 miles

tyres wearing low n/s/r 2 mm outhers 3 mm

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing low

wiper blades poor

Fail 27 Jul 2012 36,850 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing low

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,365 miles

knock from steering rack

n/s/rear tyre depth 2.5mm

rear brakes slightly uneven

secondary n/s/front side light goes out when headlamps switched on ( side lamp inside headlamp stay on)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,005 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 36,005 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,506 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,424 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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MD05 LAW is a 2005 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD05 LAW, 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.

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MD05 LAW is a 2005 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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