Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1991 Morgan 4/4?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1991 Morgan 4/4?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1991 Morgan 4/4?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1991 Morgan 4/4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles, the 1991 Morgan 4/4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1991 Morgan 4/4?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1991 Morgan 4/4 are: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (42.3% of vehicles), Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (20.4% of vehicles), Steering column top bearing slightly worn (19.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1991 Morgan 4/4?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Morgan 4/4 (1991)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.3% first-time pass rate

1991 Morgan 4/4

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 1991 Morgan 4/4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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We have limited data for the 1991 Morgan 4/4 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

84.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

15.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.07

Over 12.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 18k–50k

For context

These stats describe 103 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 103 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 42.3%

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

Suspension & steering 20.4%

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush · Steering column top bearing slightly worn · Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 16.8%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Oil leak

Brake wear 13.8%

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing · Brakes imbalanced across an axle · Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 11.2%

Offside Rear fog lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991.

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Before you buy a 1991 Morgan 4/4

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 1991 Morgan 4/4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

29,217

typical

18,210

low mileage

49,904

high mileage

Half of all 1991 Morgan 4/4 vehicles fall between 18,210 and 49,904 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,210 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 18,210–49,904 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1991 Morgan 4/4s sit.

⚠ Over 67,370 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1991 Morgan 4/4 — Still on the Road

Most 1991 Morgan 4/4s are still being driven.

41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.07

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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