Not Sold • £15,000 - £17,000
1968 Morris 1800S
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a BMC works prepared 1800 Landcrab rally car with significant history, including participation in the 1970 London-Mexico World Cup Rally. While it didn't finish the rally, it boasts originality confirmed by a works BMC rally driver and has been maintained and repaired over the years, making it a rare find for classic rally enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car has a huge history and is highly original, suggesting it has been maintained well for its age. However, it was involved in rallies and museum display, indicating some wear and tear. The listing mentions that it was prepared for the Pirelli Marathon with a rebuilt engine, new gearbox and brakes, but suffered an engine issue during setup, implying some mechanical work has been done and might be needed again. Overall, it's in solid condition with slight wear, fitting the 'Very Good' category.
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Manual
Transmission:
MHS8D4419A
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
OOH745G
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description BMC works prepared entry in the 1970 London-Mexico World Cup Rally; huge history and highly original The 1968 London-Sydney rally had been a huge success, with manufacturers appreciating the publicity it gave them in vital export markets across the globe.
Everyone was up for another go and with the 1970 Football World Cup being hosted in Mexico, it seemed the perfect destination and timing for another event.
Organised by John Sprinzel and John Brown, the Daily Mirror sponsored the gruelling 16,000 mile high speed rally, covering some of the most difficult and challenging terrain imaginable spread over three continents.
The BMC competitions department had been exercising their brains on the 1800 Landcrab for some time.
Never really thought of as in any way sporty, BMC had at least introduced an S model with twin carburettors boosting power to a useful 95bhp.
This perked the car up no end and a team were put together for the 1968 London - Sydney rally.
It did fantastica...
Points of note
£10,800
Lowest Price (All Time)
£18,560
Median Price (All Time)
£26,320
Highest Price (All Time)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 10 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
78,814 kilometers
Registration Date
1968-10-01
MOT History
Passed
On May 11 2018 with 78,814 kilometers
Passed
On Jun 22 2016 with 78,814 miles
Passed
On Jun 25 2015 with 78,814 miles
Passed
On Aug 16 2013 with 78,814 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- visual smoke test
- front os floor starting to corrode
- ns and os rear hand brake cabbles running very close to both steel brake pipes
- note timming chest bolts loose
Failed
On Aug 16 2013 with 78,814 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- visual smoke test
- front os floor starting to corrode
- ns and os rear hand brake cabbles running very close to both steel brake pipes
- note timming chest bolts loose
Passed
On Apr 19 2011 with 78,814 miles
Passed
On Apr 14 2010 with 78,518 miles
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