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MJ05 MOG

2005 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

24,813 mi
Last recorded24,813 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Morgan 4/420,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 MOG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 24,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 24,237 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 22,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 21,926 miles

Central Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 21,435 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel filler hose perished but not leaking at time of test..

Fail 30 Jun 2021 21,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel filler hose perished but not leaking at time of test..

Pass 22 Jun 2020 21,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin restricted lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering rack noisy on operation

Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,483 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 20,483 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,851 miles

Front front suspension and steering noisy and stiff

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower swivel partially seized

steering system slightly tight (steering feels stiff in alternate positions

Pass 25 May 2017 19,083 miles

Front steering & suspension noisy & stiff

Offside Front Lower swivel partially seized

Steering system slightly tight steering feels stiff & free in alternate positions (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 19,083 miles

Front steering & suspension noisy & stiff

Offside Front Lower swivel partially seized

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly tight steering feels stiff & free in alternate positions (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

os/nsr /osf tyres 1.6 mm on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2016 18,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

os/nsr /osf tyres 1.6 mm on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 17,784 miles

steering stiff & noisey

Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,680 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,704 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 15,380 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,380 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,964 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 14,026 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,545 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,057 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,771 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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MJ05 MOG is a 2005 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MJ05 MOG, 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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What year was MJ05 MOG registered?

MJ05 MOG is a 2005 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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