Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi everyone

I am thinking of buying my first Morris Minor. I was wondering what the running costs are. How much do people reckon they spend a year on getting their car through its MOT and general repairs?

Also, what sort of fuel economy do you get?

Thanks!

hi amd welcome

well runnibg costs general, like oil change, air filter, points, prob about £30.00 to £50.00 a year

running costs like mot failures etc and that is normally welding can be anything from £100.00 to £500.00

it all depends on the condition of minor you get in the first place
so i would say, get a good honest solid one, does not have too be shiny as many will vouch on here

good luck

you have come to the right place for all your answers

cheers
yeah i thought that might be the case, is it mainly on the underbelly of the car?
Do people try and safeguard agaisnt it or is it something that just cant be avoided?

fuel economy is about 38 for long runs
i use mine to drive to school so stop start driving and i give it a little bit more stick then most morris drivers do and i get about 27mpg,
tax = £0
insurance not much - im 17 and for me, my parents its £147 fully comp
most things are cheap to replace and there are loads of spares.

the car isnt going to depreciate, if anything it will go up in value!

maybe go for one that is in slightly better condition and pay more upfront and save in the long run

you could offset the saving on insurance and tax and put it towards repairs.

if you have any problems with it im sure you could come on here and someone will have the answer

hope that helps.

I have been running a Traveller for just over a year and would say it must be one of the cheapest classic cars to own. Every spare part needed has been unbelievably inexpensive and it is very frugal on fuel.
You just need to buy a good one in the first place, don't look for a bargain, look for a honest car at a fair price. Seek expert advice before you buy. Corrosion is your main enemy

Leo

I recently bought my first Minor and have had some bad luck with big bills despite getting the car checked over first - so go into this with open eyes.

That said, I think I have been more unlucky than many in this respect. Structure is crucial, but also check for oil leaks or excessive oil consumption as that can also mean big bills as I am finding out

She still makes me smile though

If you are handy with a spanner (I'm not) that will also be a big plus.

It can be the cheapest possible form of transport - BUT, if you can't do the maintenance and repairs yourself - they can be costly - very costly! These cars need a bit more regular running maintenace than modern cars - so DIY is the way to do it.

Get yourself a workshop manual and build yourself up a decent toolkit and you will have the satisfaction of doing your own servicing and saving money at the same time. Start off with the easy jobs and work your way up.

thanks for the help guys
Certainly something to think about, seems like mixed experiances but i guess thats what you get with a classic car!

If you post your area in the country(GB?) someone may be near enough to go with you to look at a car. Look at loads - dont buy the first one you see. If it's your first MM buy one with a long MOT and this will give you time to get to know how to do the small things like general maintenance before anything large needs doing. Buy a manual and read it thoroughly. Then use it to look over the entire car to see how it is put together. Everything will make sense then.

Good luck

the main thing is as people have said is get one that has a long mot and structually sound.dont worry about shiney,shiney car,you can di that at a later date.nearly every part is availiable for the minor.a service kit should be no more than 20 pounds and decent 20/50 oil about 10 pounds.if you get a haynes manual that will explain how to service the car.if i can do it anyone can.there is lots of free advice on here,keep the questions comeing,and good luck with your search for a car.

yeah this forum has been a real help
well iv give it a think over and ill post back if i decide to take the plunge

oh and flowersGTR, could you tell me who you get your insurance from as im about the same age

I've found HIC to be good for younger drivers