Morgan 4/4 (1992)
1992 Morgan 4/4
CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 1992 Morgan 4/4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
A 1992 Morgan 4/4 passes its MOT first time in only 69% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these classic cars require more maintenance attention than typical modern vehicles. The 14.7% rate of dangerous defects is notable but not catastrophic, though it's a factor to consider if you're planning regular use rather than weekend-only driving.
At just over 26,000 miles median mileage, these survivors have been driven sparingly, which helps explain the relatively moderate 2.23 failures per test. However, each car typically racks up five advisories per MOT, pointing to the cumulative wear and corrosion issues you'd expect from 32-year-old open-top sports cars—so budget for ongoing maintenance and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on rust, seals, and electrical gremlins before committing.
What to check before buying a 1992 Morgan 4/4
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 100 | 68.3% | 2.27 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Morgan 4/4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Morgan 4/4 vehicles fall between 16,442 and 46,152 miles.
1992 Morgan 4/4 — Still on the Road
47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Morgan 4/4
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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25.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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16.1%
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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14%
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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13.5%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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12.4%
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing
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12.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.9%
Brakes imbalanced across an axle
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11.9%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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