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MR05 JAR

2005 Morgan Roadster

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,180 mi
Last recorded17,180 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Morgan Roadster19,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 JAR
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 17,180 miles

Nearside Front Bumper support frame mounting defective

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 16,758 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 16,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 15,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 15,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 14,050 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 5 Jul 2019 11,971 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 8,293 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 7,387 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 7,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 6,235 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 6,181 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 5,672 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 4,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 4,338 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 4,075 miles

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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MR05 JAR is a 2005 Morgan Roadster in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MR05 JAR, 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 MR05 JAR registered?

MR05 JAR is a 2005 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is MR05 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR05 JAR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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