Both the FORD EXPLORER and the MORRIS MINOR are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 22,998 FORD EXPLORERs versus 23,173 MORRIS MINORs still on UK roads. The FORD EXPLORER is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Both are rising year on year (FORD EXPLORER +105.2%, MORRIS MINOR +0.6%).
| FORD EXPLORER | MORRIS MINOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 22,998 | 23,173 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 22,219 | 14,534 |
| SORN (off-road) | 779 | 8,639 |
| Peak | 22,998 (2026 Q2) | 23,173 (2026 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 11,792 (+105.2%) yr/yr | ▲ 144 (+0.6%) yr/yr |
The FORD EXPLORER is rarer: 22,998 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 23,173 of the MORRIS MINOR.
As of 2026 Q2 there are 22,998 FORD EXPLORER and 23,173 MORRIS MINOR still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.