Morgan Plus 8 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,108 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,108 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of Morgan Plus 8 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Plus 8 tends to fail
Share of Morgan Plus 8 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on tyres, suspension, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Morgan Plus 8 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Morgan Plus 8 holds up well for its age: 88% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 96% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Morgan Plus 8?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Morgan Plus 8 in 2024: 13 years and older, 88%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Morgan Plus 8 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Morgan Plus 8 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).