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Est: £5,500 - £6,500
1959 MORRIS MINOR 1000 TRAVELLER
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 42
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A charming 1959 Morris Minor Traveller with a 1098cc engine and 5-speed gearbox, benefiting from a Charles Ware restoration and significant recent maintenance. This highly usable classic combines iconic style with practical upgrades, making it ready to enjoy.
Condition
7
Well kept, restored, recent work
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
59,028 miles
150XWG
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
A well kept and upgraded Minor Traveller
Finished in Grey over a Red interior
Lots of work completed since 2021
Benefits from a restoration completed by Charles Ware
1098cc engine with a Ford Type 9 5-speed gearbox
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A charming and highly usable 1959 Morris Minor Traveller.
Instantly recognisable thanks to its iconic ash-framed rear bodywork, this example combines the much-loved character of the original Traveller with a number of sympathetic upgrades designed to improve modern-day usability.
This particular car is fitted with a 1098cc engine with an unleaded head, mated to a Ford Type 9, 5-speed gearbox, making it a more relaxed and practical proposition for regular use.
Further upgrades include front and rear seatbelts, an immobiliser, electric screen wash pump, 12v socket and a discreetly installed Kenwood CD/radio located in the glovebox.
Maintenance & Condition:
Accompanying the car is a substantial history file, documenting nearly £20,00...
Points of note
£700
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,044
Median Price (Since 2020)
£33,894
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 15 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
58,331 miles
Registration Date
1959-10-09
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 16 2024 with 58,331 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Sep 09 2024 with 58,297 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Semaphore indicator arm light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Sep 07 2023 with 56,780 miles
Failed
On Jul 17 2023 with 56,778 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Nov 10 2020 with 55,433 miles
Passed
On Jan 23 2019 with 52,792 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jan 21 2019 with 52,786 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Feb 01 2018 with 50,106 miles
Failed
On Jan 30 2018 with 50,102 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jan 12 2017 with 45,833 miles
Passed
On Nov 12 2010 with 40,661 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Nov 01 2010 with 40,661 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Aug 06 2007 with 40,643 miles
Passed
On Aug 05 2006 with 40,629 miles
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