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RN55 ZTJ

2005 Morgan Roadster

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,679 mi
Last recorded30,679 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Morgan Roadster19,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 ZTJ
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 30,679 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 30,341 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 30,341 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 29,402 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 28,106 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 27,736 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 26,418 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 25,172 miles

Slight play offside and nearside inner steering link arm bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2019 24,786 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 21,539 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,199 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,550 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2014 17,039 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 14,638 miles

nearside front suspension has play in kingpin (almost excessive)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,998 miles

nearside front suspension has slight play in kingpin

Pass 17 Sep 2011 11,633 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 11,537 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 8,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 8,261 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 6,179 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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RN55 ZTJ is a 2005 Morgan Roadster in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RN55 ZTJ, 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 RN55 ZTJ registered?

RN55 ZTJ is a 2005 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is RN55 ZTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 ZTJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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