£3,248 (Est: £3,750 - £2,750)
1954 MORRIS OXFORD MO
SWVA • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£3,248 (Est: £3,750 - £2,750)
1954 MORRIS OXFORD MO
UK • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 34
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Morris Oxford MO presents beautifully and has been upgraded with an MGB 1.8L engine and gearbox for enhanced performance and driveability. It offers a charming classic British motoring experience with improved real-world usability.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in beautiful condition throughout and well cared for, with no mention of dents, scratches, or curb marks. The upgrades enhance usability without detracting from the classic appeal.
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7,918 miles
981EWV
1954
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£3,248 (Est: £3,750 - £2,750)
1954 MORRIS OXFORD MO
SWVA • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
In Brief:
An MO Morris Oxford in great condition
Finished in Sage Green over a Green leather interior Owned by The Vendor for the last year Converted to 1.8 litre MG B engine and MG B floor change gearbox
Auctioneer's Notes:
A well presented example of the 1954 Morris Oxford MO 4-door saloon, offered from the collection of the current owner, who is now reducing his classic car collection.
With its elegant post-war styling, rounded bodywork and charming period presence, this Oxford offers an appealing blend of traditional 1950s British motoring with more usable performance.
Maintenance & Condition:
The car presents in beautiful condition throughout and appears to have been well cared for.
The Vendor reports that the original 1,476cc side-valve engine has been replaced with an MGB 1800cc unit, while the original column-change arrangement has also been replaced with an MGB floor-change gearbox.
These upgrades are understood to greatly enhance the car’s performance, usability an...
Price Analysis vs Other Oxford MOs
£1,776
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,512
Median Price (Since 2020)
£5,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Oxford MO Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 22nd Jan 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
7,783 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 23rd Jan 2017, 7,783 miles
Failed
On 6th Dec 2016, 7,783 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On 17th Jun 2011, 7,328 miles
Passed
On 2nd Jul 2010, 6,798 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
SWVA
61-62 Aston Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NE, England
Operating from Poole, Dorset, SWVA is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment and appraisal services.
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