£7,000 - £9,000
1965 Morris Minor
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 32
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Morris Minor is presented in stunning condition, having undergone a meticulous nut and bolt restoration completed in 2020. With only 48,000 miles and accompanied by extensive documentation, including photos and original manuals, it represents a top-tier example.
Condition
9
Stunning condition; show winning restoration.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
MA2S51107807
Chassis No:
Odometer:
48,000 miles
FTO709C
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Beautifully Restored Example.
Registration: FTO709CVIN: MA2S51107807Mileage Showing: 48,000Transmission: ManualMOT: ExemptNumber of Keys: 1V5 on Site: Yes
Show winning restoration
Stunning condition
Low mileage
First registered November 1965 this stunning example of the Morris Minor was the subject of a restoration by Auto Union in Corby, Northamptonshire which they describe as "nut and bolt" and to "concourse" condition.
Taking 5 years and completed in 2020.
This stunning 2 door example is easily one of the best in the country.
Showing only 48,000 miles and now tax and MOT exempt.
Sold with original user manual and service book as well as write up by the restoration company and CD with 100s of before, during and after photographs detailing a meticulous restoration.
The result being a stunning example of one of Britain's most popular classic cars.
Please see our walk around video
Points of note
£400
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,348
Median Price (Since 2020)
£12,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 26 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
47,938 miles
Registration Date
1965-11-04
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 27 2020 with 47,938 miles
Failed
On Oct 29 2015 with 47,887 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 3 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- (Dangerous) Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- (Dangerous) Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Passed
On Oct 16 2012 with 44,293 miles
Failed
On May 28 2012 with 44,260 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Sep 27 2011 with 43,575 miles
Passed
On Aug 05 2010 with 42,660 miles
Failed
On Aug 03 2010 with 42,645 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Failed
On Jul 10 2010 with 42,581 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Horn control missing (1.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Jun 03 2009 with 39,927 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight noise from both front wheel bearings
Failed
On Jun 03 2009 with 39,927 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- slight noise from both front wheel bearings
Passed
On Jun 10 2008 with 37,071 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Aug 08 2006 with 24,807 miles
Failed
On May 10 2006 with 24,807 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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