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1971 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller
Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026
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1971 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller
UK • 16 Sept 2026 • Lot 26
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, in a rare Bedouin paint finish, boasts over 40 years of single ownership and a comprehensive, well-documented history of maintenance and upgrades. Recent work includes new woodwork in 2008 and engine bay attention in 2022, making it a solid, usable classic for enthusiasts.
It's noted as a cracking little Moggie, an excellent example of an increasingly collectible vehicle, suggesting it's a desirable find for collectors and fans of the marque.
Condition
7
The car is described as a well-presented and highly usable example with new woodwork fitted in 2008 and extensive maintenance documented over decades of ownership. While it has been run and driven without obvious issues, it has undergone significant structural work and replacement of parts over the years, indicating it is not in pristine or outstanding condition but rather a very good, well-maintained classic with minor wear expected for its age and use.
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143,000 miles
MAW5D1291336F
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
SDX263J
1971
Auction
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1971 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller
Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026
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Description
Description Running and driving Traveller, presented in the rare Bedouin paintwork; new woodwork fitted in 2008; purchased by current registered keeper in 1983 when it showed only 22,000 miles; now just over 143,000 miles showing A well-presented and highly usable example of the much-loved Morris Minor Traveller, finished in the particularly rare late-production colour of Bedouin.
Manufactured at BMC's Adderley Road, Birmingham works in late 1971, by which time Traveller production had transferred from Cowley, this example has enjoyed remarkably long-term ownership, having been acquired by the current registered keeper in 1983 and retained for over 40 years.
The car was purchased from the son of its original owner, Mr M.A.
Dowse of Suffolk, whose name appears in the original service book, initially stamped by Henlys Ltd of Ipswich.
An extensive history file accompanies the car, documenting many years of maintenance and improvement.
Structural work was undertaken by Charles Ware in...
Price Analysis vs Other Minor 1000 Travellers
£510
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,805
Median Price (Since 2020)
£33,894
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 2nd Apr 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
39,260 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 29th Mar 2018, 39,260 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Failed
On 29th Mar 2018, 39,260 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory:
- Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Passed
On 20th Mar 2017, 38,469 miles
Passed
On 23rd Mar 2016, 37,934 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- some corrosion on bootwell floor
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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