1968 Morgan Plus 4 / Plus 8 / Roadster (Classic)
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Common Problems & Reliability
The 1968 Morgan Plus 4 / Plus 8 / Roadster (Classic) has 3 known issues. 1 of these are classified as serious faults that could be expensive to repair. 2 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.
Ash Frame Rot
SeriousThe body panels are tacked to an ash wood frame. Moisture trapped behind the panels or under the wings can rot the wood.
Symptoms: Soft spots in the wood, Loose body panels...
Est. repair cost: £1,000–£5,000 (depending on extent)
King Pin & Bush Wear
ModerateThe traditional sliding pillar suspension relies on manual greasing. If missed, the pins and bushes wear, leading to poor handling and MOT failure.
Symptoms: Heavy steering, Steering "shimmy" or vibration...
Est. repair cost: £400–£800
Galvanic Corrosion
ModerateAluminum body panels reacting with the steel chassis or fasteners can cause "bubbling" in the paint.
Symptoms: Bubbling paint on the wings or bonnet, White powdery residue at panel edges
Est. repair cost: £500–£2,000
Buying Tips for the 1968 Morgan Plus 4 / Plus 8 / Roadster (Classic)
- Verify whether pre-2000 cars were ordered with the optional galvanised chassis and treated ash timber frame
- Inspect Rover V8 Plus 8s thoroughly for mayonnaise under the filler cap or pressurised cooling systems indicating liner slip
- Check for heavy steering on early cam-and-peg steering box cars versus smoother post-1986 rack-and-pinion conversions
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