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457 UYO

1961 Morris Traveller

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,717 mi
Last recorded91,717 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1961 Morris Traveller81,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration457 UYO
MakeMorris
ModelTraveller
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 91,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,407 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,095 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 82,094 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,484 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 77,737 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 77,737 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 75,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,748 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,676 miles

both rear brake back plates oil soaked

Fail 19 Nov 2010 72,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

both rear brake back plates oil soaked

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,903 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 71,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,577 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 66,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 65,774 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 64,136 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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457 UYO is a 1961 Morris Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 457 UYO, 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 457 UYO registered?

457 UYO is a 1961 Morris Traveller, first registered on 5 June 1961.

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