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MORRIS MINOR Common
As of 2026 Q1, 23,115 MORRIS MINORs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 85 (0.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 23,115 on the road.
Rarer than 10% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the MINOR
The Morris Minor is an economy car produced by British marque Morris Motors between 1948 and 1971. It made its debut at the Earls Court Motor Show, London, in October 1948. Designed under the leadership of Alec Issigonis, more than 1.6 million were manufactured in three series: the Series MM (1948 to 1953), the Series II (1952 to 1956), and the 1000 series (1956 to 1971). Initially available as a two-door saloon and tourer (convertible), the range was expanded to include a four-door saloon from September 1950. An estate car with a wooden frame (the Traveller) was produced from October 1953 and...
MORRIS MINOR — questions & answers
How many MORRIS MINOR are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 23,115 MORRIS MINOR were still registered in the UK — 14,453 licensed and on the road, plus 8,662 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MORRIS MINOR rare?
The MORRIS MINOR is common, with 23,115 still on the road, making it rarer than 10% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MORRIS MINOR increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MORRIS MINOR on UK roads rose by 85 (0.4%).
What fuel do most MORRIS MINOR use?
Most MORRIS MINOR run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, electric.
When did the MORRIS MINOR peak?
The MORRIS MINOR peaked at 23,115 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.