Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Morgan Plus 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 2016 Morgan Plus 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 2016 Morgan Plus 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 2016 Morgan Plus 4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles, the 2016 Morgan Plus 4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Morgan Plus 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 Plus 4 (2016)

121 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.1% first-time pass rate

2016 Morgan Plus 4

CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2016 Morgan Plus 4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Morgan Plus 4 passes its MOT first time at 88.4%, a solid 8.4 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting these cars are generally well-maintained by their owners. With only 9.9% ever recording a dangerous defect, this is a reassuringly low figure that shouldn't deter a buyer.

The median mileage of 8,735 miles is notably low for an eight-year-old car, indicating either light use or potential odometer anomalies—worth verifying on any example you inspect. At 0.92 failures and 1.2 advisories per vehicle on average, these are minor issues; before purchase, check the service history closely and get a pre-buy inspection to confirm suspension and weather-sealing are sound on a car that spends a lot of time parked.

We have limited data for the 2016 Morgan Plus 4 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

89.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.92

Over 7.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

These stats describe 121 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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Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	119	88.9%	0.93

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Morgan Plus 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.

8,735

typical

5,215

low mileage

13,301

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Morgan Plus 4 vehicles fall between 5,215 and 13,301 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,215 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.

✓ 5,215–13,301 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Morgan Plus 4s sit.

⚠ Over 17,956 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Morgan Plus 4 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Morgan Plus 4s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 106 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* 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

7.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.92

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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