Hi, could I get some info on this round nose panelvan from the build plate?

You have cut the top off but from the engine number it could possibly be a K Van? This site http://www.mini.org.au/mini_identification.html lists that engine prefix as belonging to a 1100 Mini K Van.

I'll get another pic

Mini K would be a good start being round nose and 1098. Brains trust could probably help more with the numbers side of things.

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1963 Morris 850 Smoke Grey
1963 Morris 850 Shadow Blue
1965 Morris Mini Smooth Van
1966 Morris Mini Van
1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
5/72 Clubman Gt

Is it normal for the id plates for that era to be this scratched and messed up? Would there be any issues getting it registered?

Get a stiff bristled toothbrush & some WD40 and give the plate a bit of a scrub , see how it comes up .

I think it is a 1969 Mini K van (Morris Mini 1100 Van).

The ID plate will probably say..



There is no problem with a scratched ID plate. There is no legal requirement for them except commercial vehicles must have a GVW weight which is why vans had ID plates in 69 when the sedans didn't.

Unfortunatly this happens often when there is a brake fluid spill, a few wipes and the paint is gone from the plate, the lower section of my ID plate is like this.

As stated not a requirement for rego, but they should/will be more interested in the stampings in the actual body (which should match the number on the plate)

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

Here's a better picture.