Not Sold (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1968 Morris Minor 1000 A beloved British favourite
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 103
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Morris Minor 1000, a British classic, has had only two former keepers and displays approximately 61,000 miles. Presented in White with Black leatherette, it benefits from a history file with invoices and MOT certificates, suggesting continuous upkeep.
Condition
6
The car is described as having a 'Good noted general appearance' and 'nicely aged example'. It presents well overall but has invoices for work carried out over the years, suggesting some reconditioning has been required to keep it in good running order.
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Manual
Transmission:
MAS5D1230037M
Chassis No:
Odometer:
61,000 miles
XLM 590G
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Powered by the reliable 1098cc engine, this 4‑door saloon benefits from an early after‑sales service carried out on 11th November 1968, as noted in the service booklet on file.
The car’s last MOT was completed on 23rd October 2020.
It runs and drives well, having been driven to the auction facility.
Riding on a matching set of Radial Camac tyres, the Morris presents well overall, with a Good noted general appearance.
Accompanying the car is a useful history file that includes numerous invoices for works carried out over the years as well as MOT certificates, offering reassurance of ongoing upkeep.
Overall, this Morris Minor 1000 presents as a well‑maintained, nicely aged example with appealing provenance.
Worth of closer inspection and the offer of motoring enjoyment by its next custodian.
These are a lovely drive and one of the greats of British motoring history.
Points of note
£156
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,456
Median Price (Since 2020)
£12,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 23 2020
Latest MOT Mileage
61,315 miles
Registration Date
1968-09-01
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 24 2019 with 61,315 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 26 2018 with 61,228 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRUNION (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush SPRING EYE BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 24 2017 with 61,141 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- minor engine oil leak
- rear diff oil leak
- gearbox oil leak
Failed
On Nov 20 2017 with 61,111 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake drum has a drip of fluid coming from the bottom (possible wheel cylinder) (3.6.A.1)
- Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Advisory:
- minor engine oil leak
- rear diff oil leak
- gearbox oil leak
Passed
On Nov 21 2016 with 60,868 miles
Passed
On Nov 25 2015 with 60,553 miles
Passed
On Nov 03 2014 with 60,204 miles
Passed
On Dec 03 2013 with 59,991 miles
Passed
On Nov 26 2012 with 59,613 miles
Passed
On Nov 21 2011 with 59,270 miles
Passed
On Nov 24 2010 with 58,917 miles
Passed
On Dec 21 2009 with 58,615 miles
Failed
On Oct 01 2009 with 58,596 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Oct 01 2008 with 58,235 miles
Passed
On Oct 01 2007 with 57,678 miles
Passed
On Oct 06 2006 with 56,854 miles
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