Car statistics
Morgan Plus 8 statistics
How many Morgan Plus 8s 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.
- Licensed in Great Britain 535 −2.4% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 371 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 811 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2004 831 licensed
- Declared off the road 40.9% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed
How many Morgan Plus 8s are left in Great Britain?
There were 535 Morgan Plus 8s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 371 declared off the road (SORN). That is 35.6% fewer than the peak of 831 in 2004.
Morgan Plus 8s licensed in Great Britain
The highest year-end count was 831 in 2004.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 523 |
| 1995 | 520 |
| 1996 | 538 |
| 1997 | 567 |
| 1998 | 613 |
| 1999 | 676 |
| 2000 | 743 |
| 2001 | 791 |
| 2002 | 780 |
| 2003 | 818 |
| 2004 | 831 |
| 2005 | 802 |
| 2006 | 768 |
| 2007 | 746 |
| 2008 | 668 |
| 2009 | 659 |
| 2010 | 608 |
| 2011 | 604 |
| 2012 | 591 |
| 2013 | 590 |
| 2014 | 586 |
| 2015 | 574 |
| 2016 | 583 |
| 2017 | 571 |
| 2018 | 589 |
| 2019 | 588 |
| 2020 | 530 |
| 2021 | 557 |
| 2022 | 562 |
| 2023 | 547 |
| 2024 | 537 |
| 2025 | 537 |
| 2026 | 535 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Morgan Plus 8 MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Morgan Plus 8s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Morgan Plus 8 engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 544 Morgan Plus 8s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 47.1% have an engine of 3,501cc to 3,600cc, and 38.8% have an engine of 3,901cc to 4,000cc. The share with an engine of 3,901cc to 4,000cc has fallen from 50.9% in 2014 to 38.8%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 3,501cc to 3,600cc 256 licensed | 47.1% |
| 3,901cc to 4,000cc 211 licensed | 38.8% |
| 4,501cc to 4,600cc 39 licensed | 7.2% |
| 4,701cc to 4,800cc 31 licensed | 5.7% |
| Other sizes 7 licensed | 1.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,501–3,600cc | Petrol | 256 | 47.1% |
| 3,901–4,000cc | Petrol | 211 | 38.8% |
| 4,501–4,600cc | Petrol | 39 | 7.2% |
| 4,701–4,800cc | Petrol | 31 | 5.7% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 3,501–3,600cc | 3,901–4,000cc | 4,501–4,600cc | 4,701–4,800cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 35.8% | 50.9% | 7.8% | 3.5% |
| 2015 | 36.0% | 49.7% | 8.6% | 4.0% |
| 2016 | 35.0% | 49.5% | 8.7% | 4.8% |
| 2017 | 35.8% | 48.2% | 8.3% | 5.9% |
| 2018 | 35.2% | 45.1% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| 2019 | 36.4% | 44.3% | 8.9% | 7.7% |
| 2020 | 39.3% | 43.6% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | 41.7% | 41.9% | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 2022 | 43.1% | 40.5% | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 44.0% | 40.2% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| 2024 | 45.5% | 39.4% | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| 2025 | 47.1% | 38.8% | 7.2% | 5.7% |
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 Plus 8 fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Morgan Plus 8 from 2003 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2003 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 23.2 to 25.7 mpg, with CO2 of 256 to 290 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 petrol | 23.2 | 290 | 2003–2004 | Euro 3 | 1 |
| 4.8 petrol | 23.3–25.7 | 256–282 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 | 2 |
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 name “Plus 8”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Morgan Plus 8 safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Morgan Plus 8 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 Plus 8. 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 Plus 8 with other Morgan models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Plus 8 | 535 | −2.4% | 371 | 811 | Petrol |
| Morgan 4/4 | 1,731 | −1.1% | 924 | 579 | Petrol |
| Morgan Plus 4 | 1,434 | +1.1% | 478 | 613 | 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 | 906 Plus 8 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 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.
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