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Reliability Guide

Common Problems with the
2022 Morgan Super 3

Launch year for the Super 3, presented in February 2022 as the 3-Wheeler's replacement: a Ford 1.5-litre three-cylinder with 118bhp, a Mazda five-speed manual, a welded aluminium unibody with no ash frame, and an open cockpit with no roof, doors or windscreen as standard - Morgan's smallest and cheapest model, aimed at fair-weather enthusiast use in the UK.

What changed for 2022

  • •Replaces the 3-Wheeler (production ended 2021) as Morgan's three-wheeled model
  • •First Morgan with a welded aluminium unibody instead of an ash-wood frame on a steel chassis
  • •Ford 1.5-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder, 118bhp and 110 lb-ft
  • •Mazda-sourced five-speed manual gearbox with bevel-gear and belt final drive
  • •Digital dials, adjustable pedal box and steering column, optional heated seats and fly screen

Common MOT watch-outs

  • !Bespoke Avon tyres - check front and rear for cracking, age and wear; replacements are specialist Morgan items
  • !Brake pedal feel and travel - modest feedback and linkages that can catch the foot
  • !Headlamp aim on UK-spec outboard-mounted lights and excessive single-tailpipe noise
  • !Windscreen fitment and condition where a fly screen is specified
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Bespoke Avon Front Tyre Availability and Accelerated Edge Wear

ModerateSuspension & Chassis

The Super 3 uses bespoke 130/90R20 front tyres manufactured specifically by Avon (Speedmaster MKIII) mounted on 20-inch aerodisc wheels. The narrow vintage-inspired motorcycle footprint handles severe lateral cornering and braking forces without power steering or ABS. High-speed cornering or misaligned pull-rod steering geometry causes rapid shoulder scrubbing, and replacement tyres must be ordered through Morgan dealerships at significant expense.

Est. Repair Cost: £300–£650
Warning Signs:

Excessive scrubbing or feathered wear on front tyre tread shoulders, Front-end understeer and washed-out grip when pushing on in wet conditions, Tracking pull or wander on grooved and rutted UK road surfaces

What to Inspect:
  • Measure tread depth across both 130/90R20 Avon front tyres for uneven edge wear
  • Check pull-rod front suspension ball joints and tracking alignment for play
  • Inspect tyre sidewalls for stress cracks or scrubbing marks against wheel rims
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Rear Drive Belt Tracking Noise and Sprocket Flange Rubbing

ModerateGearbox & Transmission

Final drive from the Mazda five-speed manual and rear bevel box to the single rear wheel is handled by a toothed Kevlar rubber belt. If swingarm alignment, eccentric hub tensioning, or wheel reinstallation following rear tyre changes is not calibrated accurately, the belt skews sideways against the sprocket flanges. This produces noticeable transmission screeching, accelerated tooth wear, and premature belt degradation.

Est. Repair Cost: £250–£600
Warning Signs:

High-pitched screeching or chirping sound from the rear swingarm on overrun, Noticeable bevel box and final drive gear whine at sustained cruising speeds, Visible rubber dust or chafing along the outer edges of the toothed drive belt

What to Inspect:
  • Inspect the final drive belt for edge fraying, stone gouges, or missing teeth
  • Verify central tracking of the drive belt between both sprocket guide flanges
  • Check service history for proper belt tension calibration after tyre replacement
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Brake Pedal Feel and Linkage Interference

MinorBrakes

The Super 3's unassisted pedal box layout offers modest pedal feedback, and the linkage geometry can cause the driver's right footwear to catch on adjacent brackets when pivoting rapidly between the accelerator and brake pedal. While braking effort is adequate once firmly applied, the tight pedal spacing and spongy early travel demand acclimatisation on twisty UK B-roads and can compromise braking confidence in wet conditions.

Est. Repair Cost: £0–£120
Warning Signs:

Inconsistent or spongy brake pedal resistance on initial travel, Driver shoe or boot catching on pedal-box linkages during rapid transitions, Reduced braking confidence when pressing on along uneven UK asphalt

What to Inspect:
  • Test pedal firmness and ensure progressive resistance from the first inch of travel
  • Wear typical driving footwear to check whether shoes foul adjacent pedal linkages
  • Verify that brake fluid has been flushed and bled without trapped air
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Fly Screen Distorts the View

MinorBodywork & Rust

The Super 3's optional polycarbonate aeroscreen is designed to deflect airflow and surface spray away from the cockpit, but early batch mouldings suffered from pronounced optical distortion around the curved outer edges that warps the driver's forward perspective. The reduced screen area also provides minimal deflection at UK national speed limits, causing heavy buffeting and road spray in the cockpit without protective eye goggles.

Est. Repair Cost: £120–£280
Warning Signs:

Optical distortion or wavy line of sight through the curved edges of the fly screen, Excessive helmet or facial wind buffeting at 50–70mph on dual carriageways, Road spray and grit striking the driver's face despite fitted aeroscreen

What to Inspect:
  • Sight through the fly screen from seated eye level to verify optical clarity
  • Examine screen mounting brackets and screws for vibration stress cracking
  • Confirm whether the revised later-specification factory aeroscreen is fitted
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Buying Tips for 2022 Morgan Super 3

  • Prioritise a test drive to check the fixed seat suits your height and leg length
  • Confirm brake pedal firmness and that your foot does not foul the linkages
  • Ask whether the revised fly screen has been fitted on early cars
  • Check for outstanding recalls via a Morgan dealer or GOV.UK before purchase
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