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785 RYB

1962 Morris Minor Traveller

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,399 mi
Last recorded81,399 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1962 Morris Minor Traveller54,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration785 RYB
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 81,399 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 81,399 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,340 miles

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

slight room in steering rack both sides

Fail 8 Apr 2017 81,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight room in steering rack both sides

Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,262 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 81,260 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,019 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 81,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 80,623 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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785 RYB is a 1962 Morris Minor Traveller in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 785 RYB, 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 785 RYB registered?

785 RYB is a 1962 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 13 September 1962.

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