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273 UXO

1962 Morris Minor Traveller

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,018 mi
Last recorded57,018 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1962 Morris Minor Traveller54,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration273 UXO
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,018 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 57,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 57,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 56,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 55,951 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 55,229 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,229 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,229 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,229 miles

Headlamps require securing more

Slight corrosion to rear of rear boot floor

Slight play to steering track rod ends

Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,294 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,229 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 55,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

steering track out of true

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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273 UXO is a 1962 Morris Minor Traveller in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1962 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 54,234 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 273 UXO, 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 64 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 273 UXO registered?

273 UXO is a 1962 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 13 August 1962.

Is 273 UXO safe to buy?

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