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143 XVR

1961 Morris Minor Traveller

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,532 mi
Last recorded54,532 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1961 Morris Minor Traveller42,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration143 XVR
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 54,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,689 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,909 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 47,369 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,747 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,637 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,082 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside top suspension mount rubbers slightly worn

nearside rear handbrake reading low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor & sill repaired

slight noise rear hub

unable to fully check tow bar fitment

Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,816 miles

Advise n/s/r brake require`s attention.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,634 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,468 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,169 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,128 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 42,028 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor Traveller?

Based on 11,365 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 593
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 589
brake recording little or no effort 479
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 477
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143 XVR is a 1961 Morris Minor Traveller in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1961 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor Traveller fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 143 XVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor Traveller typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 65 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 143 XVR registered?

143 XVR is a 1961 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 10 June 1961.

Is 143 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 143 XVR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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