Morgan Common MOT Problems (2026)
Morgan models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 6,396 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Morgan MOT pass rate: 92%
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Morgan Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgan 4/4 | 9% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | Morgan Plus 4 | 8% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion |
Most Reliable Morgan Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgan Plus 4 | 92% | |
| 2 | Morgan 4/4 | 91% |
Morgan MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Morgan cars?
The most common MOT problems on Morgan cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Of the Morgan models with at least 1,000 tests, the Morgan 4/4 has the highest average fail rate at 9%.
Which Morgan model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Morgan Plus 4 has the best MOT record of the Morgan models with at least 1,000 tests: 92% of its 1,999 MOT tests ended in a pass and 8% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Morgan?
The average MOT pass rate for Morgan is 92%, based on 6,396 MOT tests across 8 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 8% of MOT tests on Morgan cars ended in a fail.
Morgan Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Morgan model
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