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AYV 842H

1970 Morris Minor Traveller

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,361 mi
Last recorded11,361 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor Traveller35,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYV 842H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 11,361 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 10,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 10,152 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 9,604 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 8,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 8,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 8,239 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 7,953 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 7,560 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 7,346 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 7,219 miles

All four tyres are deteriorated

Leaf spring rear bushes deteriorated

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

Wipers are drying out

Pass 31 May 2012 7,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 6,946 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 6,622 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,195 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 5,570 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 5,556 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 5,353 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 5,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 4,686 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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AYV 842H is a 1970 Morris Minor Traveller in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1970 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 35,118 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYV 842H, 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 56 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYV 842H registered?

AYV 842H is a 1970 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 20 March 1970.

Is AYV 842H safe to buy?

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