1954 Morris Minor review from Australia and New Zealand
"Good fun shopping trolley"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter motor teeth came off.
Generator bushes needed replacing.
Crankshaft bearings gave up.
General comments?
The Series II Minor is ridiculously slow for Australia. I could live with bad acceleration and going up hills slowly, but the cruising speed is just not practical. It is OK for driving on Sunday or as a curiosity, but forget going any great distance in it on an open road. I never went above 50mph, that was pushing it.
The 948cc later model is geared a bit faster, also a Morris Major diff can help things.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1954 |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1989 |
| Engine and transmission | 803cc Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2005 |