Morgan 4/4 (1999)
1999 Morgan 4/4
CarHunch analysed 151 real MOT records for the 1999 Morgan 4/4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Morgan 4/4 passes its MOT at 81.3%, just above the UK average of 80%, which is reassuring for a 25-year-old car. The dangerous defect rate of 12.6% is well below the concerning threshold, so structural and safety issues are uncommon in this cohort.
These cars are running at a surprisingly modest 23,937 miles median (average 26,989), suggesting many are cherished weekend drives rather than daily workhorse vehicles—which explains the relatively low failure rate despite their age. With 2.11 failures and 5.1 advisories per test on average, the typical issues are wear items rather than fundamental problems, so budget for brake pads and suspension maintenance but don't expect major engine or transmission faults. If you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on rust and wood-frame condition, which MOT data won't fully capture on a classic like this.
What to check before buying a 1999 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 (99%) | 150 | 81.3% | 2.11 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 88.9% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 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 1999 Morgan 4/4 vehicles fall between 14,397 and 34,477 miles.
1999 Morgan 4/4 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 92 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.
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 — 1999 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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23.7%
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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19.5%
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing
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17.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15%
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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14.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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12.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.8%
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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