£6,000 - £8,000
1965 Morris Minor 1000 Deluxe Tourer (Series 5)
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 701
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Morris Minor soft top features a 1,098cc engine with a 4-speed manual gearbox. Finished in Old English White with a Tartan Red interior, it has had substantial recent works and has been mostly garaged.
Condition
7
Well cared for, some work done.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
MAT5D 1083435
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
FKJ 47C
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This classic Minor soft top dates from January 1965 and is correctly known as a Late 1000 Series 5
Finished in Old English White, with a retrimmed interior in Tartan Red complemented by a Maroon soft top
Powered by a 1,098cc A-Series four-cylinder offering 48bhp and 60lb/ft of torque mated to an aluminium alloy 4-speed gearbox
Purchased by our vendor around five years ago and subject to substantial works including replacement of all four floor panels as well other key body components
Further work carried out in May 2021 include a replacement fuel tank, a brake master cylinder and some hoses, pipes and suspension bump stops
Our vendor has confirmed that the Morris has been mostly garaged during his ownership
A well cared for and charming example of the ever-popular Minor Tourer
Points of note
£2,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,358
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,450
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 30 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
65,049 miles
Registration Date
1965-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On May 01 2018 with 65,049 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- offside front jack point corroded
- front suspension has slight play in pin or bush of a upper wishbone inner bearing offside front upper
- front suspension has slight play in pin or bush of a lower inner bearing nearside rear lower
Failed
On Apr 16 2018 with 65,042 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring hanger (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor nr leaf spring hanger (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Driver's seat insecure floor corroded (6.2.A.1)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor nr spring hanger (6.1.A.1)
Advisory:
- offside jack point corroded
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Sep 26 2016 with 63,430 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.B.1a)
Failed
On Sep 21 2016 with 63,430 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Sep 14 2015 with 62,281 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- stop lamps do not illuminate under light foot pressure
Passed
On Oct 01 2014 with 61,911 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Failed
On Sep 20 2014 with 61,907 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On May 23 2013 with 61,425 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On May 29 2012 with 59,551 miles
Passed
On Jun 02 2011 with 58,574 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Failed
On May 12 2011 with 58,559 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On May 07 2010 with 56,905 miles
Passed
On May 01 2009 with 55,908 miles
Passed
On May 06 2008 with 52,854 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Aug 20 2007 with 52,838 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
User Entered:
- rear bumper loose on mountings
Failed
On Aug 14 2007 with 52,834 miles
There were 19 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- (Dangerous) Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- rear bumper loose on mountings
Passed
On Jul 25 2006 with 49,713 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- general body condition poor
Failed
On Jun 27 2006 with 49,684 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- General vehicle condition rusty
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