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972 YUF

1961 Morris Minor Traveller

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,879 mi
Last recorded20,879 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1961 Morris Minor Traveller42,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 YUF
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,879 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 20,829 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,560 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 20,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,248 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 20,248 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,144 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,273 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 18,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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972 YUF is a 1961 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1961 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,147 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 972 YUF, 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 65 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 972 YUF registered?

972 YUF is a 1961 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 4 April 1961.

Is 972 YUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 YUF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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