TBC
1971 Morris Minor Traveller
United Kingdom • 18 Feb 2026 • Lot 12
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Morris Minor Traveller features a rebuilt 1275cc engine, Ford Sierra 5-speed gearbox, and front disc brakes. While the Trafalgar Blue body has blemishes and the headlining is loose, it runs well and has had sensible upgrades.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, blemishes, localized welding.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
MAN51290559F
Chassis No:
Odometer:
69,130 miles
FJD813J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Various sensible upgrades including freshly rebuilt Morris Ital 1,275cc twin carb engine; Ford Sierra 5-speed gearbox; front disc brakes; hardened half-shafts; 3.9 diff; Minilite-style alloys; reluctant sale due to illnessFirst registered in London in January 1971, this Morris Minor Traveller had just two owners from new until 2009 (the first for 27 years and the second for 11 years) and has been in the current ownership since 2020.
Subtly hotted-up over the years, it is fitted with a Morris Ital A+ 1275cc twin carb engine mated to a Type 9 Ford Sierra 5-speed gearbox with hydraulic clutch and additional oil pressure gauge.
Other features include: K&N air filters; electronic ignition; hardened half-shafts to the rear; a 3.9 differential; servo-assisted front disc brakes; polybushed suspension; front anti-roll bar; inertia reel seatbelts; JVC radio/CD player and a set of Minilite-style alloy wheels.
Although there is no early history with the car, there are lots of invoices to show...
Points of note
£700
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,150
Median Price (Since 2020)
£33,894
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Top X%
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it in the top [X]% of sold prices we've seen for the [enter model]
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before
Icon
This vehicle comes is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Sales
Gallery
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 21 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
68,522 miles
Registration Date
1971-01-14
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 22 2020 with 68,522 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear leak spring corroded
- Offside Rear leaf spring corroded
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Failed
On Oct 20 2020 with 68,518 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in the floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear leak spring corroded
- Offside Rear leaf spring corroded
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Passed
On Aug 16 2018 with 68,385 miles
Passed
On Jun 16 2017 with 67,857 miles
Failed
On May 11 2016 with 181 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory:
- slight play in top steering column bush
- both front inner wheel arches corroded
Passed
On May 26 2015 with 40,662 miles
Passed
On Jun 26 2014 with 35,619 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Slight play in steering top bush.
Passed
On Jun 26 2013 with 29,557 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Failed
On Jun 25 2013 with 29,504 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
- Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Passed
On Jul 10 2012 with 22,661 miles
Failed
On Jul 09 2012 with 22,622 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jun 01 2009 with 22,519 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- o/s/front inner wheel arch has corrosion not withen prescribed area
Passed
On Apr 25 2008 with 22,461 miles
Failed
On Apr 02 2008 with 22,457 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Mar 20 2007 with 22,052 miles
Passed
On Apr 04 2006 with 20,733 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
