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407 UMM

1959 Morris Minor Traveller

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,473 mi
Last recorded82,473 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1959 Morris Minor Traveller58,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration407 UMM
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 82,473 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 82,424 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,410 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 80,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

neraside lower stub pin gaiter insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,110 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,741 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 79,726 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 79,630 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 77,993 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 77,921 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,316 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 77,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 76,944 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 76,929 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 76,036 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 76,014 miles

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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407 UMM is a 1959 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1959 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 58,460 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 407 UMM, 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 67 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 407 UMM registered?

407 UMM is a 1959 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 27 April 1959.

Is 407 UMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 407 UMM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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