Morris Minor Owners Club

Thank you for your kind words and, just to dispel any possible impressions that I might have bought a pup, here's a picture of a spot of Moggie-ownership being enjoyed:-

...north Cornwall is a bit far, I think a first drive from that distance home is a tad on the mad side for me... Mmm, well, when I was in the same position as you are now, I found a car that appeared to suit my requirements and the private seller just happened to be in Fife, Scotland whereas I'm in...

Is this helpful?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw6spcVbIY4

high altitude frostbite

worn by aircrew

Well, the MoT and 'Is my car taxed?' searches throw up some intriguing results.

Ah yes, that reminds me, I need to get some cooking plus-size to fry chips in.

Ah, yes. That subtlety passed me by I'm afraid. As a private sale then, unfortunately, 'caveat emptor' applies, so no redress is available, more's the pity.

Mmm, Zuma's following post seems fairly clear, also he only bought it in December 2022:- " Re: Betty ! The Morris Minor. Is the Car familiar to anyone ? Post by Zuma » Sun Jan 08, 2023 5:52 pm Geoberni, thanks for the info on Basil and oil . I will check out the oil ..I'v stuck it in the garage...

Well, yes but the following would still seem to apply as there's no exceptions listed or even implied for 'classic' or non-MoT requirement cars:- "If you're a motor trader, it's your responsibility to make sure that any vehicle you sell is roadworthy and exactly as you have described during the...

From your original, introductory posts it does seem that you may have bought the car from a motor trader and if that is the case you may wish to have a look at this:-

https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights ... nMC5b0ZzJb

On the subject of capacitors, this Youtube clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNiztRfaNzY&t=935s is very instructive in regard to their construction and self-repair capabilities (specifically from about 17 minutes onwards but the whole thing is well worth watching and, for electrical numpties ...

You could always try your luck with one of these:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394367343375?hash=item5bd2201b0f:g:gY4AAOSwn0ljkEg8&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsIUvwJm6Po7yRhoahviVH4rBWO1tg%2FvoxTtWYBdHv%2FXMh8PeQMgOf%2FeHmX2JKVFB%2BKYZV%2BGnwwNpErh2qt1a9kTu7src7rMEtAncdlE%2Bg%2FMItuQIxLy4wpXg%2FavW6V1aw...

You could always epoxy one of these to your existing drain plug:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204082347896?hash=item2f84417f78:g:t4IAAOSwv6BjzbZv&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4BJ6JVGGb20ENl7TJQIkvaj%2F3dWQR%2BGTIwO%2B563qkrB2YCyNoqIcH8ZH7WUH2m%2F%2BMkX3druv%2BCCIa6nV9E1xKUD7JOYdZtXtcL7d%2BJkAWgP5KTLnHZWj...

philthehill wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 6:04 pm Now awaiting delivery of the story of John Coleman's epic drive from Buenos Aires to New York in his Austin 7 in the 1920'S.

Er, it was in 1959 Phil.

99% topic drift, but "Coleman's Drive", his account of driving across South America, was inspired by "Tschiffely's Ride - Southern Cross to Pole Star" in which the eponymous adventurer rides on two feral Argentinian horses from Buenos Aires to Washington DC in the 1920s. Coleman...

You'll find something like this useful when you do come to do the job:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111324123752?epid=7031190448&hash=item19eb6f5268:g:IkcAAOSwLsRe3lFz&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwCl5JDRlzwNNDhLUR8LbnPrdtKKuI%2B%2BCBEKT16c3K4Q61Yj%2BRyzOYyxk9FoapELbys2ZiACTo1Ltoh8x69BivW0j24I%2F9QHx...

Congratulations on your acquisition Paul and welcome to the world of Moggie ownership. It seems that your car has never been subjected to an MoT test - what's the story there? Is it a recent import?

philthehill wrote: ↑Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:31 am Whilst I can symphonise with you...

Presumably that's by using the harmonic pulley remover tool that you mention in the other thread Phil.

Er, Youtube is your friend, remember?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH8Crxp1z8o