MORGAN PLUS 42020 · 2.0L Petrol

The 2020 Morgan Plus 4 currently holds a valid MOT, having passed on 16 June 2025 at 1,749 miles with no defects recorded. That clean pass followed a failure on the same day, also at 1,749 miles, where the tester flagged both nearside and offside front steering rack gaiters missing or no longer preventing the ingress of dirt, along with service brake efficiency below requirements. The immediate retest pass indicates those specific items were rectified promptly. The maintenance trend is therefore stable in the short term, though the nature of the faults, steering rack protection and brake efficiency, points to a vehicle that may have seen prolonged static storage rather than regular use. The mileage pattern reinforces that interpretation. Between the June 2024 pass at 1,546 miles and the June 2025 tests at 1,749 miles, the car covered just 203 miles in twelve months. Over its approximate six-year life to that point, the recorded total of 1,749 miles equates to roughly 292 miles per year. That is exceptionally low for a road-going vehicle and strongly suggests extended periods of standing, which is directly relevant to the faults found. Perished gaiters and underperforming brakes are classic symptoms of a car that has sat idle, allowing rubber components to dry and brake surfaces to develop localised corrosion or contamination. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the front steering rack and suspension components. Check both rack gaiters for freshness, correct seating, and any splits or perishing, and confirm the inner tie rod ends show no play or moisture ingress. Inspect the braking system thoroughly, looking for uneven disc wear, caliper slider or piston free movement, and the condition of flexible hoses for internal collapse or cracking. Given the low mileage and standing periods, also examine all four tyres for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber ages regardless of tread depth. Beyond the flagged items, pay close attention to fluid condition, coolant hoses, and any signs of corrosion on the chassis or suspension mounting points. A vehicle used this sparingly can develop localised corrosion and seized components that a higher-mileage example would not, simply because heat cycles and regular movement have not occurred to keep systems exercised. A road test should confirm the service brake pedal feel is firm and progressive, with no pulling or binding, and that the steering operates smoothly through full lock in both directions without knocks or stiffness.