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MORGAN PLUS 8 Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 909 MORGAN PLUS 8s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 918 in 2019 Q3 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 9 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3 (0.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (909 in the latest data).
Rarer than 37% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the PLUS 8
The Morgan Plus 8 is a sports car built by British car maker Morgan from 1968 to 2004 and again in revised form between 2012 and 2018. Its instant and enduring popularity has been credited with saving the company and keeping the company famous during the 36 years of its manufacture. Among Morgan enthusiasts, it is deeply associated with Peter Morgan, the owner-chairman behind its design.
MORGAN PLUS 8 — questions & answers
How many MORGAN PLUS 8 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 909 MORGAN PLUS 8 were still registered in the UK — 616 licensed and on the road, plus 293 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MORGAN PLUS 8 rare?
The MORGAN PLUS 8 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (909), making it rarer than 37% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MORGAN PLUS 8 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MORGAN PLUS 8 on UK roads rose by 3 (0.3%).
What fuel do most MORGAN PLUS 8 use?
Most MORGAN PLUS 8 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric.
When did the MORGAN PLUS 8 peak?
The MORGAN PLUS 8 peaked at 918 registered in 2019 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.