£3,920 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1953 Morris Six Police Car
United Kingdom • 6 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Morris Six MS, an ex-Staffordshire Police car with a documented history, including appearances on 'Miss Marple' and 'Top Gear'. It was garage-stored for 28 years and comes with memorabilia, making it an interesting vehicle for collectors.
Condition
6
The car was stored in a garage for 28 years, suggesting potential mechanical issues due to inactivity. The listing mentions wear and tear but also highlights appearances in TV shows, implying some level of cosmetic maintenance. There are old MOT certificates which would indicate that the car has been reconditioned and is road worthy. The car would likely need further reconditioning to bring it to a better standard.
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Manual
Transmission:
CAA1112512
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
MAB170
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Ex-Staffs Police; interesting history; original bakelite phone and Police radio; as seen on TVs 'Miss Marple' and 'Top Gear'; garage stored for 28 years! In 1953, Morris police cars were a familiar sight on British roads, especially the Morris Six MS, a large saloon with a straight-six engine, known for its upright grille and long bonnet and used for patrol and pursuit duties due to its size and power.
Manufactured in 1953 this Morris six wore the number plate MAB 107.
During active service the car was owned by the Chief constable of Staffordshire, and it was then sold on to his chauffeur after its time with the force was up, after which it was then laid up, unused in the garage for 28 years! Once recommissioned, it made appearances in the TV film “Miss Marple (They Do It With Mirrors)” in 1991 and also featured in “Top Gear”.
All of this is well documented in the very interesting history file and additional boxes that also contains seven old MOT certificates, tax discs,...
Points of note
£3,920
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,905
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,126
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 08 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
57,494 miles
Registration Date
1953-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 24 2012 with 57,494 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- brake pipes heavily greased
Passed
On Apr 09 2011 with 57,043 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- oil leak on engine
- all brake pipes heavily greased
Passed
On Mar 20 2010 with 56,323 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 12 2008 with 55,650 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight play in n/s steering idler.
- Oil leak
Passed
On Apr 04 2007 with 55,036 miles
Passed
On Mar 27 2006 with 54,913 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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