2013 Morgan 4/4 1.6L Petrol · MOG 555Y

The 2013 Morgan 4/4 presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 15 April 2025 at 3,803 miles, resulted in a pass. The sole advisory concerned the Offside Front seat belt webbing, which the tester noted as slightly damaged or frayed. This is a minor defect, but it warrants prompt rectification as a seat belt in compromised condition is a legal requirement for a pass. The preceding tests in 2022 and 2023 were entirely clean, indicating no recurring mechanical faults. The maintenance trend is therefore stable, with only this single, minor safety item flagged in the most recent inspection. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low. The vehicle has covered just 3,803 miles over approximately thirteen years, averaging roughly 293 miles per year. The interval between the October 2023 test at 3,022 miles and the April 2025 test at 3,803 miles shows an accumulation of only 781 miles over eighteen months. This suggests the car has seen very light use or possibly long periods of standing. While low mileage limits wear on consumables like brake discs and tyres, prolonged inactivity can cause its own issues, such as seized brake calipers, perished rubber bushes, and degraded fuel or coolant. The sparse but clean MOT record offers no evidence of rapid mileage accumulation or neglect through high use, but the extreme low-mileage pattern demands a careful physical inspection. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on components susceptible to deterioration from light use and age rather than high-mileage wear. The advisory on the Offside Front seat belt webbing must be checked, and the nearside belt inspected for similar fraying or damage. Given the low mileage and age, a thorough underbody inspection is critical to assess structural integrity, looking for corrosion on the chassis, subframes, and suspension mounting points. The braking system should be tested for binding calipers and uneven disc wear, as short trips and standing can cause surface rust and sticking. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers must be examined for perishing or leaks. Tyres, though likely with good tread, should be checked for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of use. The exhaust system and fuel lines should also be inspected for corrosion and perishing.