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1997 Morris Minor Traveller

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

1,588 mi
Last recorded1,588 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration940 VKM
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 1,588 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 1,588 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

O/S/F Floor/Inner Sill Corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2013 1,572 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 667 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2012 650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 99,485 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 99,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 98,375 miles

Vehicle repairs presented covered in un derbody protection. V.I. Standards met. Unable to inspect repairs.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 98,375 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 93,324 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 93,389 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 93,387 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 89,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 86,288 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 86,288 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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940 VKM is a 1997 Morris Minor Traveller in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 940 VKM, 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 29 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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940 VKM is a 1997 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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