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1970 Morris 1800 Mk. II Saloon – 36,000 miles from new and never restored
Richard Edmonds • UK • 19 Sept 2020
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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1970 Morris 1800 Mk. II Saloon – 36,000 miles from new and never restored
UK • 19 Sept 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Morris 1800 Mk. II Saloon boasts a remarkably low mileage of just 36,000 miles and remains unrestored, making it a rare find for collectors. The car's originality is further enhanced by an extensive history file, awards, and well-maintained condition.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in very good all-round condition, low mileage, and extremely well looked after, never needing restoration. It has won numerous awards including ‘Most Original Car’ in the AutoGlym Concours’ and running and driving well. The history file is extensive, and it includes every MOT certificate and nearly every tax disc in addition to various correspondence, rosettes and bills.
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36,000 miles
MHS8 18852A
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
XMO 162H
1970
Auction
Not Sold
1970 Morris 1800 Mk. II Saloon – 36,000 miles from new and never restored
Richard Edmonds • UK • 19 Sept 2020
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
1970 Morris 1800 Mk.
II Saloon – 36,000 miles from new and never restored
Reg. no.
XMO 162HChassis no.
MHS8 18852AEngine no.
18H 303BH 1427When it came to designing BMC’s new 1800 range of large family cars, Sir Alec Issigonis took the formula that had worked so well with the Mini and 1100 – transverse engine, front wheel drive – and applied it on a larger scale.
The result, in 1964, was a vehicle that was very different from most of its domestic competition, which stuck to a traditional layout and would continue to do so for at least another decade.
The ‘Landcrab’ - as it came to be known due to its distinctive proportions - reaped several benefits from this different direction; like with Issigonis’ smaller cars, the interior space was maximised by the lack of a transmission tunnel, with all Landcrabs being extremely comfortable places to sit.
Comfort was also enhanced by the Hydrolastic suspension system.
This coped superbly on bumpy roads, and together with the extremely hi...
Price Analysis vs Other 1800s
£3,348
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,089
Median Price (Since 2020)
£11,934
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 14th Jan 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
31,614 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 15th Jan 2020, 31,614 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 10th Jan 2019, 29,913 miles
Passed
On 3rd Apr 2017, 29,506 miles
Passed
On 30th Mar 2016, 29,165 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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