Morgan Plus 8
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 14 years from 964 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
964
Best Year
1995 (97%)
Years Covered
14
About the Morgan Plus 8
The Morgan Plus 8 has been tested 964 times in 2026 MOT data across 14 model years (1990 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1995 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 31 tests. The 1990 model has the lowest at 80%. With a 17 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MORGAN PLUS 8s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 41,217 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 27,166 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Morgan Plus 8 by Year
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