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MORRIS 8CWT Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 6 MORRIS 8CWTs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 7 in 2014 Q3 — only 86% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the MORRIS 8CWT is rarer than 83% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 6 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 83% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 8CWT
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 8CWT — questions & answers
How many MORRIS 8CWT are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 6 MORRIS 8CWT were still registered in the UK — 6 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MORRIS 8CWT rare?
The MORRIS 8CWT is genuinely rare, with only 6 left, making it rarer than 83% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the MORRIS 8CWT increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MORRIS 8CWT on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most MORRIS 8CWT use?
Most MORRIS 8CWT run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MORRIS 8CWT peak?
The MORRIS 8CWT peaked at 7 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.