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CUA 234J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,166 mi
Last recorded19,166 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUA 234J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 19,166 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced box section cracked. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up appears loose. (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mounting excessively deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor has hole caused by corrosion (near to sill)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas of chassis, floor and box sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal creeps down

Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades worn

Fail 19 Nov 2016 15,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades worn

Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

all indicators slight deteriorated

nearside front chassis frame deteriorated.(visable thought nearside front wheel arch)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 14,280 miles

Nearside front chassis frame deteriorated. (Visible through N/S/F wheel arch)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 14,280 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front chassis frame deteriorated. (visible through n/s/f wheel arch

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 May 2013 12,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 10,946 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 10,944 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 May 2011 9,337 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 9,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Aug 2009 8,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 8,100 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 2,545 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 2,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 1,391 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 1,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 843 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel insecure (4.2.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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CUA 234J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 40,428 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 CUA 234J, 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 55 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CUA 234J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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