2000 Morgan 4/4 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 726 MOT tests analysed for the 2000 Morgan 4/4, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (75.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.8% in the 60-90k group versus 8.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 43 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.6% | 26 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.2% | 16 |
| 4 | Steering | 1.5% | 11 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 13 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 13 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 11 |
| 4 | Steering rack | 9 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 6 | Service brake imbalance | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steering | 5.9% | 43 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.7% | 41 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.1% | 37 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.0% | 29 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 25 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.5% | 18 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 431 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 223 | 8.5% |
| 60-90k | 54 | 14.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 160 | 14.4% |
| 2022 | 147 | 9.5% |
| 2023 | 143 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 137 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 139 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a 2000 4/4
Before buying a 2000 Morgan 4/4, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 5.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (5.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (2.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Morgan 4/4s pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 726 2000 Morgan 4/4 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Morgan 4/4?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by brakes (3.6%).
Does the 2000 4/4 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 14.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 726 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.