| Make |
Morris |
| Model |
Mini Minor Van ADO15 (5cwt Van) |
| Type |
Mini Van, Type 1 |
| Body Builder |
Petrol |
| Use |
External Maintenance and stores |
| Registration Number |
WLA 957 and YXF 327 |
| Fleet Number Ranges |
U81932 (WLA 957) 1959
U82612 to U83227 (YXF 282 - 897) 1960
U84726 to U84851 (874 - 999 BYF) 1961
U84852 to U85023 (218 - 389 BYY) 1960
U85772 to U86014 (745 - 987 BXE) 1961
U87822 to U88131 (220 - 529 DLF) 1961
U88199 to U88263 (131 - 195 ELP) 1962 |
| Date of pictures |
1960 and 1962 |
Introduced in 1961
Probably a little too small for most engineering purposes
WLA 957 was one of two vans purchased as Prototypes in late
1958. WLA 956 was a Mail van (62012).
General description and facilities
This vehicle is intended to be used by one man where the nature of the
work carried out does not require the transport of any heavy equipment or
apparatus. The maximum pay load carried with the driver only, including
the weight of any additional fitment provided, must not exceed 3 cwt. 3 qrs.
A standard roof ladder rack may be fitted when required and this will permit a
Ladder, Extension, No. 4A or 5 to be carried. A special false floor in the
car body provides accommodation for Steps, Folding, No. 5 and includes also a
small drawer suitably partitioned for small stores. Local arrangements may
be made to have an A unit rack fitted at the forward end of the vehicle or a B
and C unit rack fitted along the off-side and near-side respectively, to provide
additional accommodation for tools and small stores.
Taken from - P.O. ENGINEERING INSTRUCTIONS, TOOLS & TRANSPORT, VEHICLES,
N 1001 (Issue 1, 24.3.66)
POEEJ Article
- 1961
Interior of van when empty
Interior of van showing fitters equipment and stores
Battery and Spare wheel behind front seats
Note flooring mat
Original Mini door opening pull cord
First Aid box and License disc holder are standard GPO
fittings
Engine - standard Mini layout
Note that the distributer and HV leads are just behind the grill - just right
to get soaked in rain!
Raised floor for accommodating folding steps on the left
and a sliding
drawer on the right
Now - how did that happen!
Vehicle in private hands and in great condition
Picture by Steve Knight
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