Car statistics
Morgan 4/4 statistics
How many Morgan 4/4s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 1,922 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 1,731 −1.1% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 924 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 86.3% Cars of the same ages 62.3%
- Rank by number licensed No. 579 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2004 2,031 licensed
- Average annual mileage 859 miles a year
How many Morgan 4/4s are left in Great Britain?
There were 1,731 Morgan 4/4s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 924 declared off the road (SORN). That is 14.8% fewer than the peak of 2,031 in 2004.
Morgan 4/4s licensed in Great Britain
The highest year-end count was 2,031 in 2004.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1,227 |
| 1995 | 1,220 |
| 1996 | 1,311 |
| 1997 | 1,382 |
| 1998 | 1,484 |
| 1999 | 1,607 |
| 2000 | 1,724 |
| 2001 | 1,833 |
| 2002 | 1,889 |
| 2003 | 1,952 |
| 2004 | 2,031 |
| 2005 | 2,016 |
| 2006 | 2,013 |
| 2007 | 2,010 |
| 2008 | 1,967 |
| 2009 | 1,977 |
| 2010 | 1,890 |
| 2011 | 1,865 |
| 2012 | 1,851 |
| 2013 | 1,847 |
| 2014 | 1,891 |
| 2015 | 1,924 |
| 2016 | 1,914 |
| 2017 | 1,938 |
| 2018 | 1,941 |
| 2019 | 1,926 |
| 2020 | 1,836 |
| 2021 | 1,830 |
| 2022 | 1,779 |
| 2023 | 1,750 |
| 2024 | 1,714 |
| 2025 | 1,732 |
| 2026 | 1,731 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Morgan 4/4 MOT reliability
In 2025, 86.3% of Morgan 4/4 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Morgan 4/4s tested pass 62.3% of the time, so the Morgan 4/4 does better than average for its age, by 24.0 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 86.8%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Morgan 4/4 vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Morgan 4/4 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 20+ years | 84.7% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common Morgan 4/4 MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Morgan 4/4 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Service brake imbalance: across an axle”, on 11.4% of 263 failed tests. 20.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Service brake imbalance: across an axle Brakes | 11.4% |
| Rear fog lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.0% |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes | 9.1% |
| Washers: not working Visibility | 8.4% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 7.2% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.7% |
| Pedal: anti-slip provision missing Brakes | 5.3% |
| Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements Brakes | 5.3% |
| Horn: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.9% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.6% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 2.8% |
| Wheel bearings: slight play Suspension | 2.8% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 1.7% |
| Transmission oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.6% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 1.2% |
| Other suspension component: pin or bush slightly worn Suspension | 1.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 1.0% |
| Seat belts: webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% |
| Axles: swivel pin or bush slightly worn Suspension | 0.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Morgan 4/4 annual mileage
The average Morgan 4/4 covers 859 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 985 |
| 20+ years | 772 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Morgan 4/4 registrations over time
Registrations of Morgan 4/4s for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 162 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 162 |
| ’02 | 131 |
| ’03 | 92 |
| ’04 | 82 |
| ’05 | 65 |
| ’06 | 93 |
| ’07 | 86 |
| ’08 | 87 |
| ’09 | 70 |
| ’10 | 60 |
| ’11 | 65 |
| ’12 | 45 |
| ’13 | 39 |
| ’14 | 45 |
| ’15 | 50 |
| ’16 | 58 |
| ’17 | 56 |
| ’18 | 48 |
| ’19 | 8 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 2 |
| ’22 | 2 |
| ’23 | 3 |
| ’24 | 1 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Morgan 4/4 engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 1,749 Morgan 4/4s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 50.0% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 28.7% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has grown from 40.9% in 2014 to 50.0%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 875 licensed | 50.0% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 502 licensed | 28.7% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 197 licensed | 11.3% |
| 1,601cc to 1,700cc 50 licensed | 2.9% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 34 licensed | 1.9% |
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 22 licensed | 1.3% |
| Other sizes 69 licensed | 3.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 875 | 50.0% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 502 | 28.7% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 196 | 11.2% |
| 1,601–1,700cc | Petrol | 49 | 2.8% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 34 | 1.9% |
| 2,901–3,000cc | Petrol | 22 | 1.3% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 21 | 1.2% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,701–1,800cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,601–1,700cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 40.9% | 35.6% | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| 2015 | 41.9% | 34.8% | 13.6% | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 43.6% | 33.8% | 12.9% | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 45.2% | 32.8% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 46.8% | 31.5% | 12.4% | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 47.7% | 30.8% | 12.0% | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 48.6% | 30.3% | 11.7% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 47.6% | 31.1% | 11.6% | 2.3% |
| 2022 | 48.0% | 30.6% | 11.4% | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 48.9% | 29.8% | 11.9% | 2.4% |
| 2024 | 49.8% | 29.2% | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2025 | 50.0% | 28.7% | 11.3% | 2.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Morgan 4/4 fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Morgan 4/4 from 2003 to 2017. On the NEDC test (listings 2003 to 2017), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 28.8 to 44.1 mpg, with CO2 of 143 to 232 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 44.1 | 143 | 2017 | Euro 6 | 1 |
| 1.8 petrol | 34.5–40.3 | 164–196 | 2003–2011 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 4 |
| 2.0 petrol | 38.7 | 172 | 2005–2011 | Euro 4 | 1 |
| 3.0 petrol | 28.8–30.7 | 225–232 | 2005–2011 | Euro 4 | 1 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “4/4 1800”, “4/4 2000”, “4/4 3000”, “4/4”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Morgan 4/4 safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Morgan 4/4 in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Morgan 4/4. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Morgan 4/4 with other Morgan models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan 4/4 | 1,731 | −1.1% | 924 | 579 | Petrol |
| Morgan Plus 4 | 1,434 | +1.1% | 478 | 613 | Petrol |
| Morgan Plus 8 | 535 | −2.4% | 371 | 811 | Petrol |
| Morgan Roadster | 367 | −2.7% | 270 | 880 | Petrol |
| Morgan Plus 6 | 216 | +24.1% | 65 | 996 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 2,655 4/4 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 1,922 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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