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SJ54 MOG

2005 Morgan Roadster

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,411 mi
Last recorded28,411 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Morgan Roadster19,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 28,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 26,530 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 23,975 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 23,975 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 19,665 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 19,334 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 19,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 18,840 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 18,834 miles

Front Position lamp not working all front side lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working all rear side lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 18,150 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 17,378 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 17,378 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Near N/S/R leaf spring (4.11 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps N/S and O/S (4.7.2 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Near N/S/R leaf spring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 16,078 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 14,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,082 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 13,082 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 11,429 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 8,785 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 8,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 6,314 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 6,314 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 4,042 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 4,042 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 3,833 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 3,414 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 3,071 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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SJ54 MOG is a 2005 Morgan Roadster in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ54 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 SJ54 MOG registered?

SJ54 MOG is a 2005 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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