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Est: £2,750 - £3,750
1954 MORRIS OXFORD MO
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 34
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Morris Oxford MO saloon has been upgraded with an MGB 1.8L engine and gearbox, enhancing performance. Presented in Sage Green with a Green interior, it offers improved usability while retaining classic charm.
Condition
7
Well presented, beautiful condition, minor upgrades.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
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Chassis No:
Odometer:
7,918 miles
981EWV
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
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...
Points of note
£1,776
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,775
Median Price (Since 2020)
£5,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 22 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
7,783 miles
Registration Date
1954-03-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 23 2017 with 7,783 miles
Failed
On Dec 06 2016 with 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 Jun 17 2011 with 7,328 miles
Passed
On Jul 02 2010 with 6,798 miles
Failed
On Jul 02 2010 with 6,798 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Jul 14 2009 with 6,675 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Cracks in steering wheel.
Failed
On Jul 01 2009 with 6,675 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
User Entered:
- Cracks in steering wheel.
Failed
On Jul 08 2008 with 6,584 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Jul 08 2008 with 6,584 miles
Passed
On May 29 2007 with 6,401 miles
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