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CAR IDENTIFICATION MORRIS MINOR

Morris Minor - A Brief History

Following from the success of the Series MM the Morris Minor went through numerous changes throughout its production life. The brief history below details some of the changes which occurred in each version of the Minor.

Car Model	Chassis Numbers	Years
Series II	(c) 160001 to 448714	August 1952 to September 1956
803cc A Series Engine
The Series II Morris Minor saw some key changes in the Morris Minor's history. Following the merger of Austin & Morris companies to form BMC the Minor was fitted with Austin's 'A Series', 803cc engine, replacing Morris's side valve engine. Other notable changes that took place during the Series II production include: fitting of A type rear axle; a revised dashboard with a central speedo and glove boxes either side; slatted grille with repositioned side lights; Deluxe models with leather faced seats, heaters, passenger sunvisor & overriders were also offered. The Series II also saw the introduction of new body styles; the 4 door Saloon, Traveller, along with the light commercial models - quarter ton Van & Pick up.
Series III	(c) 448801 to 990289	October 1956 to September 1962
948cc A Series Engine
The introduction of the Minor 1000 brought with it more improvements. The engine's capacity was increased to 948cc giving improved performance desired by many motoring journalists of the time; the split windscreen was replaced with a larger single piece, curved screen; the rear screen was also enlarged; a dished & wire spoked steering wheel was introduced; horn & trafficator controls were moved to a stalk switch on the steering column, latterly indicators were introduced with an integrated warning lamp on the end of the stalk, the horn was repositioned to the steering wheel; larger side lights were also added during production.
Series V	(c) 990290 to 1294082	September 1962 to April 1971
Late 1000
1098cc A Series Engine
The Minor 1000 was further updated with the 1098cc A Series engine, again giving more power & torque, fitted with a new design of air filter; the body remained largely unchanged from the 948cc model but the wipers now operated in tandem and were fitted with longer arms & blades; external changes included the fitting of combined side/indicator lamp units; the fascia was changed to include the chrome & alloy surround for the speedo and a glove box lid added to passenger's side with driver's side open; two-spoke safety steering wheel introduced; redesigned interior trim with heat-formed vinyl panels.

BMC 'A' Series Engines ( 1952 to 1999)

Car Model	Engine cc	Prefix number

Morris Minor Series 2	803cc	APHM
Morris Minor 1000 Series 3	948cc	APJM
Morris Minor 1000 Series 4 after 1956	948cc	9M
Morris Minor 1000 Series 5	1098cc	10MA
Morris Minor Series 5, close circuit breather	1098cc	10ME
Morris 1000 GPO van	948cc	8AG after 1962
Morris 1000 Van, low compression	1098cc	10AB
Morris 1000 Van closed circuit breather	1098cc	10V
Morris Marina 1300	1275cc	12V

Serial Number Identification Plate Locations

Car Number

The Car Number is stamped on a plate secured to the right-hand side dash panel.

Engine Number

The Engine Number is stamped on a plate secured to the right-hand side of the cylinder block.

Rear Axle Number

The Rear Axle Number is stamped on the front of the left-hand axle tube adjacent to the spring seat.

Gearbox Number

The Gearbox Number is stamped on the top of the gearbox casing adjacent to the dipstick.

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	AAA1832	XMEMBER BOOT FLOOR SUPP	1	Saloon & Tourer	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
2	AAA1600	XMEMBER REAR SEAT	1	2 door, Tourer & Traveller	availability request
2	34G2493	XMEMBER REAR SEAT	1	4 door	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
3	MBP8025	SPRING HANGER SET, REAR, RH	1		CHF 81.90
3	MBP8026	SPRING HANGER SET, REAR, LH	1		CHF 81.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
4	MBP8027	PLATE, SPRING HANGER, RH/LH	1		CHF 14.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
5	AAA1383	PIN SHOCK ABSORBER LINK	2		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
6	AAA1384	PIN AND BRACKET ASSY RH	1		availability request
6	AAA1385	PIN AND BRACKET ASSY LH	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
7	AAA1310	TUBE INNER SHACKLE	2		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
8	MBP8034	EXTENSION PANEL, BOXING PLATE, RH	1		CHF 38.40
8	MBP8035	EXTENSION PANEL, BOXING PLATE, LH	1		CHF 38.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
9	APA522	REBOUND PLT BUMPSTOP	2		CHF 31.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
10	AAA1446/1	SPR HNGR +LG PLT RH	1		CHF 73.35
10	AAA1447/1	SPR HNGR +LG PLT LH	1		CHF 73.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
11	AAA1446	SPR HNGR RH MINOR	1		CHF 60.65
11	AAA1447	SPR HNGR LH MINOR	1		CHF 60.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
15	AAA1431	BOX PLT WHEEL ARCH RH	1		CHF 29.90
15	AAA1432	BOX PLT WH ARCH LH	1		CHF 29.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
16	ALA4797	XMEMBER TOEBOARD	1	from (c) 448801	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
17	AAA4794	STIFFENER BRACKET SHOCK ABSORBER RH	1		availability request
17	AAA4795	STIFFENER BRACKET SHOCK ABSORBER LH	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
18	ALA3187	TOEBOARD PANEL	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
19	AAA4803	TIE PLATE RH MINOR	1		CHF 52.10
19	AAA4804	TIE PLATE LH MINOR	1		CHF 52.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
20	AAA3320	TOP PLATE FRONT CROSSMEMBER	1		CHF 24.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
21	AAA1856	XMEMBER FRONT MINOR	1		CHF 27.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
22	ACA8040	BATTERY BOX MINOR	1		CHF 108.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
23	ALA1869	BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
24	AAA1530	BRACKET TIEBAR RH MINOR	1		CHF 30.55
24	AAA1531	BRACKET TIEBAR LH MINOR	1		CHF 30.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
25	180783	XMEMBER CENTRE EARLY	1		availability request
25	ALA2651	XMEMBER CNTR MINOR	1	from (c) 448801	CHF 106.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
26	ALA2651/1	XMEMBER END REP MINOR	2	from (c) 448801	CHF 39.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
27	ALA1452	JACKING POINT MINOR	2		CHF 35.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
28	129145	JACKING PLATE FRONT	2		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
29	AAA4801	MEMBER LONGITUDINAL RH	1		availability request
29	AAA4802	MEMBER LONGITUDINAL LH	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
30	AAA4801/2	CHASSIS LEG REP UPP SECTION RH	1		availability request
30	AAA4802/2	CHASSIS LEG REP UPP SECTION LH	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
31	AAA4801/1	CHASS LEG FULL RH	1		CHF 174.70
31	AAA4802/1	CHASS LEG FULL LH	1		CHF 174.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
32	AAA4801/3	CHASSIS LEG REP REAR SECTION RH	1		availability request
32	AAA4802/3	CHASSIS LEG REPAIR REAR SECTION	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
33	AAA4801/4	CH LEG REP FRONT RH	1		CHF 94.85
33	AAA4802/4	CH LEG REP FRONT LH	1		CHF 94.85

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	AAA1832	XMEMBER BOOT FLOOR SUPP	1	Saloon & Tourer	availability request
2	AAA1600	XMEMBER REAR SEAT	1	2 door, Tourer & Traveller	availability request
2	34G2493	XMEMBER REAR SEAT	1	4 door	availability request
3	MBP8025	SPRING HANGER SET, REAR, RH	1		CHF 81.90
3	MBP8026	SPRING HANGER SET, REAR, LH	1		CHF 81.90
4	MBP8027	PLATE, SPRING HANGER, RH/LH	1		CHF 14.95
5	AAA1383	PIN SHOCK ABSORBER LINK	2		availability request
6	AAA1384	PIN AND BRACKET ASSY RH	1		availability request
6	AAA1385	PIN AND BRACKET ASSY LH	1		availability request
7	AAA1310	TUBE INNER SHACKLE	2		availability request
8	MBP8034	EXTENSION PANEL, BOXING PLATE, RH	1		CHF 38.40
8	MBP8035	EXTENSION PANEL, BOXING PLATE, LH	1		CHF 38.40
9	APA522	REBOUND PLT BUMPSTOP	2		CHF 31.60
10	AAA1446/1	SPR HNGR +LG PLT RH	1		CHF 73.35
10	AAA1447/1	SPR HNGR +LG PLT LH	1		CHF 73.35
11	AAA1446	SPR HNGR RH MINOR	1		CHF 60.65
11	AAA1447	SPR HNGR LH MINOR	1		CHF 60.65
15	AAA1431	BOX PLT WHEEL ARCH RH	1		CHF 29.90
15	AAA1432	BOX PLT WH ARCH LH	1		CHF 29.90
16	ALA4797	XMEMBER TOEBOARD	1	from (c) 448801	availability request
17	AAA4794	STIFFENER BRACKET SHOCK ABSORBER RH	1		availability request
17	AAA4795	STIFFENER BRACKET SHOCK ABSORBER LH	1		availability request
18	ALA3187	TOEBOARD PANEL	1		availability request
19	AAA4803	TIE PLATE RH MINOR	1		CHF 52.10
19	AAA4804	TIE PLATE LH MINOR	1		CHF 52.10
20	AAA3320	TOP PLATE FRONT CROSSMEMBER	1		CHF 24.30
21	AAA1856	XMEMBER FRONT MINOR	1		CHF 27.95
22	ACA8040	BATTERY BOX MINOR	1		CHF 108.35
23	ALA1869	BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY	1		availability request
24	AAA1530	BRACKET TIEBAR RH MINOR	1		CHF 30.55
24	AAA1531	BRACKET TIEBAR LH MINOR	1		CHF 30.55
25	180783	XMEMBER CENTRE EARLY	1		availability request
25	ALA2651	XMEMBER CNTR MINOR	1	from (c) 448801	CHF 106.65
26	ALA2651/1	XMEMBER END REP MINOR	2	from (c) 448801	CHF 39.95
27	ALA1452	JACKING POINT MINOR	2		CHF 35.50
28	129145	JACKING PLATE FRONT	2		availability request
29	AAA4801	MEMBER LONGITUDINAL RH	1		availability request
29	AAA4802	MEMBER LONGITUDINAL LH	1		availability request
30	AAA4801/2	CHASSIS LEG REP UPP SECTION RH	1		availability request
30	AAA4802/2	CHASSIS LEG REP UPP SECTION LH	1		availability request
31	AAA4801/1	CHASS LEG FULL RH	1		CHF 174.70
31	AAA4802/1	CHASS LEG FULL LH	1		CHF 174.70
32	AAA4801/3	CHASSIS LEG REP REAR SECTION RH	1		availability request
32	AAA4802/3	CHASSIS LEG REPAIR REAR SECTION	1		availability request
33	AAA4801/4	CH LEG REP FRONT RH	1		CHF 94.85
33	AAA4802/4	CH LEG REP FRONT LH	1		CHF 94.85