Morris Minor Owners Club

Yeah I agree I have tried to notify them, I have told them the make and model of the engine and don't really see the necessity to have a garage verify it!

Tried sending them the link but they didn't like it so still in the same boat.

Morning all, I recently discovered that my lil 69 saloon has a midget 1275 under the bonnet and although i came here to verify that information and wanted to update my insurer (flux direct) on the modification. However they are asking for verification that the engine is what i say it is in writing a...

Thanks for all the replies and info on the engine sounds like not just myself have benefited from this thread will get onto dvlc and insurer with all details as disk brakes are on the front along with anti roll bar and servo.

Currently the v5 states it's a 1098cc and as for insurance I haven't contacted them to let them know yet only discovered the 1275 plate recently.

The news I was hoping to hear many thanks Phil for your insight. As for updating the v5 would I still be able io without an engine serial number?

Ok great thanks for your help and knowledge, so would I be best fitting a 1275 head or is it not going to make much difference with a Frankenstein 1275 in the bay?

Ah ok, well I have a few more photos. I was guessing it would most likely be a midget engine but wanted to find the engine number so I could update the v5. Here's some more photos: http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/bleh5150/IMG_3116_zps8dtth6vl.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/bleh515...

Hi all, I'm trying to confirm that my moggie has an mg 1275 in it. The only engine code I can seem to find is up my the thermostat housing as the metal strip by the spark plugs is missing. So my question is does anyone have a clue if I can trace the engine by this number? Many thanks :) http://i23.p...

Yes so I'm missing the backing plate and brackets. I was given only the front badge!

Looking at this one I found on flebay I just have the actual badge part, no backing or brackets etc. I guess I may need to try and pick one up at the Beaulieu auto jumble next month!

Hmmm I think my badge may be missing it's backplate then, all I have is the moulded badge and a fastening washer I bought to fit it!

I've been given a square late 60's aa badge to go with my 69 minor 1000 and I got some fastening washers for it but I can't for the life of me figure out how you mount it to the front grille! The peg sticking out the back of the badge seems far too short to reach the back of the grille? Am I an idio...

Took the bulb out and put it back in again and it worked. However when I got home some smoke and a plastic smell was coming from it so took the unit back out and yep it's melted the connector some more! However it must have been an existing high resistance joint before as the connector was melted wh...

Will grab myself a new bulb and go from there. The connector block was a little melted but still sat on the connection ok when I changed them. Perhaps a new connector might be wise too.

Hi all, I've recently changed my sealed beam units over to halogen and they worked fine but today one headlight didn't operate on low beam however did on high beam. So this raised the question are halogens direct drop in replacements or do I need to do any modifications? Cheers

Well good to know there will be another young moggie owner local soon :D as for the car a nice fresh set of carpets and a thorough clean inside has paid off. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/bleh5150/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0004_10_zpshuznhgnx.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/bleh5150/M...

Found it after pulling back badly installed and incorrectly shaped carpet!

Oh also I guess I just qualify for the young section at 27!

Hi, just got myself my first moggy and already in love! Such a fun car to drive and can't wait to start working on it and tidying it up a little. Anyone else around the Bournemouth area? http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/bleh5150/12887282_10156730461300014_2110386685_o_zps1kbare1l.jpg http://i2...