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BAM 53H

1981 Morris Minor Traveller

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,694 mi
Last recorded64,694 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 53H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 64,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre ageing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 64,686 miles

Slight moment offside rear corner of the roof due to the wood starting to weaken

Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,682 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,674 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 64,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wooden waist rail has rot at front and rear, but not excessively weakened

Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,661 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,657 miles

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

nearside front brake starting to bind

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,616 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,598 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 64,597 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,542 miles

small cut on o/s blade

Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,404 miles

adjust brakes at next service

Fail 12 Apr 2011 64,377 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

adjust brakes at next service

Pass 6 May 2010 64,023 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear back plate slightly damp

Fail 27 Apr 2010 64,023 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear back plate slightly damp

Pass 15 May 2009 63,679 miles

slight spongyness to brake pedal

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,372 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,640 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 60,640 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,166 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 59,166 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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BAM 53H is a 1981 Morris Minor Traveller in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BAM 53H, 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 45 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BAM 53H is a 1981 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 10 April 1981.

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