Morgan 4/4 (2000)
2000 Morgan 4/4
CarHunch analysed 201 real MOT records for the 2000 Morgan 4/4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Morgan 4/4 passes its MOT at 82.5%, slightly above the UK average of 80%, suggesting reasonable reliability for a 24-year-old classic car—though 14.4% have experienced dangerous defects, which is something to investigate on any example you're considering. These Morgans typically show 2.38 failures and 5.5 advisories per test, reflecting the wear and maintenance demands of an older handbuilt vehicle, though the median mileage of just over 20,000 miles suggests many examples are cherished weekend drivers rather than daily workhorses. When you're evaluating a 2000 4/4, ask the seller for its full MOT history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on those common failure areas—brakes, suspension, and lights are likely culprits at this age.
What to check before buying a 2000 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%) | 199 | 82.6% | 2.38 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 76.4% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 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 2000 Morgan 4/4 vehicles fall between 11,682 and 32,699 miles.
2000 Morgan 4/4 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 126 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% 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 — 2000 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 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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