Morris Minor statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 14,146 −1.8% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 8,474 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 78.9% Cars of the same ages 61.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 297 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 1996 25,347 licensed
• Average annual mileage 810 miles a year

How many Morris Minors are left in Great Britain?

There were 14,146 Morris Minors licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 8,474 declared off the road (SORN). That is 44.2% fewer than the peak of 25,347 in 1996.

Morris Minor MOT reliability

In 2025, 78.9% of Morris Minor MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Morris Minors tested pass 61.0% of the time, so the Morris Minor does better than average for its age, by 17.9 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 78.7%.

Morris Minor MOT failures

Brakes is the most common reason a Morris Minor fails its MOT, appearing on 53.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.3% of Morris Minor tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Morris Minor MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Morris Minor failed its MOT in 2025 was “Service brake imbalance: across an axle”, on 26.5% of 407 failed tests. 29.2% 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.

Morris Minor engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 14,482 Morris Minors licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 59.9% have an engine of 1,001cc to 1,100cc, and 25.1% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc.

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.

Morris Minor safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Morris Minor 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 Morris Minor. 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.

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