Morgan 4/4
From 2,766 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 47 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 47 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 36 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 26 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 25 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 23 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 22 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 21 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 20 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 20 |
| brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 23% of 4/4 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £85.
Morgan 4/4 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 15 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 14.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 2,018 | 640 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 2,038 | 619 | +0 | -0 | +6 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,756 | 895 | +0 | -0 | +6 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,719 | 926 | +1 | -15 | -14 |
| 2024 Q3 | 2,038 | 621 | +0 | -0 | +17 |
| 2024 Q2 | 2,078 | 564 | +0 | -0 | +125 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,823 | 694 | +0 | -136 | -136 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,754 | 899 | +1 | -2 | -1 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 93.7% | a seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2001 | 88% | emissions levels exceed default limits, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 2000 | 86.8% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 1999 | 86.2% | emissions levels exceed default limits, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
3 earlier years
| 1998 | 84.4% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, stop lamps all missing or inoperative |
| 1997 | 87% | lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 1996 | 96.1% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all 4/4s tested had between 16,071 and 44,127 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,695 median miles, the 4/4 has 0.048 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Morgan models
| Morgan Plus 4 | 90.5% |
| Morgan Plus 8 | 89.3% |
Common questions
What is the Morgan 4/4 MOT pass rate?
The Morgan 4/4 has a 87.6% MOT pass rate based on 2,766 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Morgan 4/4?
The most common MOT failure on the Morgan 4/4 is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 47 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
How many Morgan 4/4s are on UK roads?
There are 2,018 Morgan 4/4s currently licensed on UK roads, with 640 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Morgan 4/4 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Morgan 4/4 is 25,695 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,071 and 44,127 miles.
Buying a used 4/4?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.