Ex-Government Morris Minor Register

RECOGNITION CHECK LIST

Ex Government Department Minors had one or more of the following deviations from standard.

The year registration letter can be from L onwards.
Data plates attached under the bonnet on the bulkhead or on the glove locker
No overriders on front bumpers and possibly holes on valance where badges were fitted. Also holes in rear doors where badges used to be.
Radiator grille and road wheels painted in body colour.
Low compression engine. This,together with the clutch and gearbox is sometimes painted duck egg blue having been overhauled. There may also be a REME Workshop plate attached.
Ex BAOR vehicles sometimes had rectangular reflectors under the rear bumpers.
Moulded rubber mat on floor instead of carpet. Also no floor covering or side trim panels in boot.
Plain door panels and no armrests on rear passenger side trim.
Evidence of modifications to front seats and controls (DHSS disabled)
Fire extinguisher holder (usually front nearside scuttle).
Non-standard paint colours: Bronze green(BSC 224), Blue/Grey(BSC633)

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and further details would be most welcome.