2005 MORGAN PLUS 42.0L Petrol

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness status following a successful test on 20 November 2025 at 64,820 miles. While the current status is passing, the maintenance trend shows a recent period of instability in late 2025. The car failed two consecutive tests within a three-week window in October and early November 2025 before finally achieving a pass. This sequence suggests a specific mechanical or emission issue required immediate attention to meet minimum standards, rather than a gradual systemic decline of the vehicle's overall integrity. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per annum. There is a significant two-year gap between the September 2022 test at 63,236 miles and the October 2024 test at 63,325 miles, during which the car covered fewer than 100 miles. The subsequent accumulation of 1,495 miles between October 2024 and November 2025 indicates a recent increase in usage. Long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized seals, and fluid breakdown, which may explain the sudden testing failures in late 2025. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on components affected by low-use storage. Inspect the chassis and suspension points for corrosion or structural rust that thrives on stationary vehicles, and check the brake calipers for binding or perished seals resulting from lack of use. Given the recent failures despite no recorded defects, verify the condition of the exhaust system and fuel lines to ensure the issues that caused the previous failures were properly rectified. Examine the tyres for sidewall cracking, as age-related rubber degradation often precedes actual tread wear on low-mileage classic cars.