Morgan Plus 4 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Morgan Plus 4. Check any Plus 4 by registration number below.

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90.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.2%

vs Morgan Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Morgan Plus 4 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Morgan Plus 4 has an average MOT pass rate of 90.4%, which is 0.2 percentage points below the Morgan brand average of 90.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Plus 4 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Morgan Plus 4, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Morgan Plus 4 performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 85 vehicles

89.4%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.1%

Mileage at 3yr

7k mi

Mileage at 5yr

7k mi

2019

Based on 240 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

7.9%

Mileage at 5yr

12k mi

2018

Based on 176 vehicles

92.0%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.5%

Mileage at 5yr

17k mi

2017

Based on 171 vehicles

93.0%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

5.6%

2016

Based on 260 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

6.6%

2015

Based on 288 vehicles

96.2%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.2%

Mileage at 10yr

23k mi

2014

Based on 192 vehicles

91.1%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.3%

Mileage at 10yr

27k mi

2013

Based on 146 vehicles

91.1%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

8.6%

Mileage at 10yr

26k mi

2012

Based on 124 vehicles

87.9%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

25.3%

2011

Based on 164 vehicles

93.9%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.3%

2010

Based on 155 vehicles

94.8%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.4%

2009

Based on 141 vehicles

92.2%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

7.7%

2008

Based on 138 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.1%

2007

Based on 188 vehicles

96.3%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.9%

2006

Based on 84 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

18.8%

2005

Based on 84 vehicles

97.6%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1999

Based on 84 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

12.3%

1998

Based on 102 vehicles

95.1%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

3.1%

1997

Based on 151 vehicles

83.4%Good

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

20.0%

1996

Based on 76 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.0%

1995

Based on 74 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

2.3%

1994

Based on 80 vehicles

86.3%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

10.6%

1993

Based on 86 vehicles

77.9%Good

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

22.4%

1992

Based on 61 vehicles

83.6%Good

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.6%

1991

Based on 51 vehicles

82.4%Good

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

12.0%

1990

Based on 63 vehicles

92.1%Excellent

Morgan average: 90.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

6.8%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

1.2%

Front Nearside

1.2%

Other Morgan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Morgan models.

Morgan Plus 8

91.4% pass rate

Morgan Roadster

96.7% pass rate

Morgan 4/4

88.8% pass rate

Morgan Aero 8

95.3% pass rate

Morgan 3 Wheeler

97.6% pass rate

Morgan Plus Four

91.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Morgan Plus 4

Morgan Plus 4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Morgan Plus 4 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Morgan Plus 4?

The average MOT pass rate for the Morgan Plus 4 is 90.4% compared to the Morgan average of 90.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Morgan Plus 4?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Morgan Plus 4 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 90.4%, the Morgan Plus 4 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Morgan Plus 4?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Morgan Plus 4?

Typical mileage for the Morgan Plus 4: 7,235 miles at 3 years, 7,357 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Plus 4 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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