Morgan
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 10 models from 7,941 real MOT tests.
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Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
7,941
Models
10
Years Covered
1990-2021
About Morgan Cars
Morgan ranks 34th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 92%. That's 10 points above the national average of 82%, making Morgan one of the more dependable brands on UK roads.
With 10 models across 32 years of data (1990 to 2021), there's a narrow spread of just 9 percentage points between models, meaning Morgan reliability is fairly consistent across the range.
Most and Least Reliable Morgan Models
The 3 Wheeler leads the range with a 97% average pass rate from 31 tests. At the other end, the Plus 6 Auto has the lowest at 88%. Overall, more than half of Morgan's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.
Morgan Fuel Types
Morgan models in our data come in 10 petrol variants. The range is predominantly petrol-powered.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.
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All Morgan Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 29 yrs | 92% | 2,542 | Petrol | |
| Plus 4 | 25 yrs | 92% | 2,221 | Petrol | |
| Roadster | 16 yrs | 94% | 1,016 | Petrol | |
| Plus 8 | 14 yrs | 91% | 964 | Petrol | |
| Aero 8 | 7 yrs | 91% | 347 | Petrol | |
| Plus Four | 4 yrs | 90% | 234 | Petrol | |
| Unclassified | 4 yrs | 91% | 225 | Petrol | |
| Plus Four Auto | 2 yrs | 96% | 216 | Petrol | |
| Plus 6 Auto | 2 yrs | 88% | 145 | Petrol | |
| 3 Wheeler | 1 yr | 97% | 31 | Petrol |
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