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JG05 MOG

2005 Morgan Roadster

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,329 mi
Last recorded12,329 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Morgan Roadster19,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG05 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 12,329 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 12,329 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 12,315 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 11,609 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 11,583 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 11,580 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 11,552 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls and tread cracking - advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls and treads cracking - advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake bind

Pass 31 Mar 2020 11,547 miles

Central Exhaust mounts perished.

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 11,546 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounts perished.

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 11,437 miles

All four tyre's perished.

Centre exhaust mounts perished.

Fail 28 Feb 2019 11,437 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All four tyre's perished.

Centre exhaust mounts perished.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 11,226 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2016 10,936 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 10,934 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 10,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 9,281 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,451 miles

N/s/r tyre slightly perished.

O/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 7,393 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,769 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 5,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 4,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 3,731 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

ignition barrel worn

How Reliable is the Morgan Roadster?

Based on 9,560 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
938
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 50
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
brake binding 30
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 29
fog lamp not working 24
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JG05 MOG is a 2005 Morgan Roadster in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Morgan Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 19,222 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 Roadster fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JG05 MOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Morgan Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JG05 MOG registered?

JG05 MOG is a 2005 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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