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CPA 871H

1970 Morris Minor Traveller

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,254 mi
Last recorded50,254 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor Traveller35,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPA 871H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 50,254 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 45,924 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 42,499 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS AND O/S REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS AND O/S REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,277 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 42,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,194 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 42,194 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,023 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,823 miles

o/s/f lower trunion/kingpin has slight wear

Fail 11 Jun 2015 41,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f lower trunion/kingpin has slight wear

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,700 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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CPA 871H is a 1970 Morris Minor Traveller in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CPA 871H, 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 CPA 871H registered?

CPA 871H is a 1970 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 17 April 1970.

Is CPA 871H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPA 871H shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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