MORGAN 4/41999 · 1.8L PETROL

The Morgan 4/4 presents a stable but recently declining maintenance picture. The most recent test on 2020-06-20 at 31,922 miles passed, yet it flagged a defective central wiper blade and two corroded brake pipes covered in grease or contamination. Comparing this to the 2024-06-21 test at 31,415 miles, which also recorded a corroded central brake pipe and the same wiper defect, a pattern of recurring brake pipe corrosion is clearly emerging. The 2022-11-12 and 2021-10-15 tests were entirely clean, meaning this corrosion issue has developed and persisted only in the last two years. The trend is worsening, not resolving, and the repeated contamination of corroded pipes with grease suggests previous repairs have been cosmetic rather than thorough. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 1999 vehicle. At 31,922 miles recorded in June 2025, the annual average sits at roughly 1,182 miles. The 2022-11-12 test at 30,636 miles and the 2021-10-15 test at 30,066 miles show only 570 miles added across thirteen months, indicating prolonged periods of non-use. The jump from 30,636 miles in November 2022 to 31,415 miles by June 2024 represents 779 miles over approximately nineteen months, still very modest. Such low annual mileage can mask deterioration caused by standing rather than driving, particularly in brake systems, seals, and tyres. A buyer should prioritise a close inspection of the entire brake pipe run, especially the front-to-rear line and the nearside rear pipe highlighted in the 2025 test. Corrosion under grease suggests moisture has been trapped against the metal, and the condition may be worse than surface appearances indicate. The repeated wiper blade defect is minor but hints at basic electrical or trim neglect. Given the long stationary periods, all four tyres should be checked for sidewall perishing and date codes, even though the 2020 advisory only noted cuts. The low mileage and clean structural record through 2022 are encouraging, but the recent brake corrosion trend demands a thorough underneath inspection before purchase.