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4129 LJ

1961 Morris Traveller

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,848 mi
Last recorded89,848 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1961 Morris Traveller81,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4129 LJ
MakeMorris
ModelTraveller
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 89,848 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 89,844 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 89,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Underside of car covered with thick underseal

Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front and rear brake hoses are deteriorated

Rear floor thick with underseal, cant see repairs/welding

Seal on fuel cap is poor

Fail 9 Jan 2017 88,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front and rear brake hoses are deteriorated

Rear floor thick with underseal, cant see repairs/welding

Seal on fuel cap is poor

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,257 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front trunions slight play and heavily greased

extensive welding repairs present, in non prescribed areas poorly. heavily undersealed

fuel cap seal very poor

oil leaks

Fail 22 Jan 2016 88,252 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary (8.4.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven grabbing (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front trunions slight play and heavily greased

extensive welding repairs present, in non prescribed areas poorly. heavily undersealed

fuel cap seal very poor

oil leaks

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,806 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

indicator semafores not working

underside of vehcle heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Dec 2013 86,797 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

indicator semafores not working

underside of vehcle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,505 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Traveller?

Based on 1,172 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
448
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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4129 LJ is a 1961 Morris Traveller in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1961 Morris Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 81,789 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 Traveller fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4129 LJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was 4129 LJ registered?

4129 LJ is a 1961 Morris Traveller, first registered on 30 July 1961.

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