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NX05 LHY

2005 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,339 mi
Last recorded52,339 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 LHY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 52,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant leak from bottom radiator hose

Pass 14 Apr 2025 52,027 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 51,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 51,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 51,006 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 50,481 miles

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 49,371 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,824 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 48,824 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,596 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,905 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,884 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,042 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,790 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,167 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,037 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,215 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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NX05 LHY is a 2005 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX05 LHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 21 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NX05 LHY registered?

NX05 LHY is a 2005 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is NX05 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX05 LHY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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