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EBC 219J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,370 mi
Last recorded9,370 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBC 219J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 9,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from/to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 9,370 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from/to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 8,041 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 8,011 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 7,807 miles

underside of vehicle has been patched welded and cover in underseal

Fail 26 Feb 2019 7,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,011 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings by tie rod mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear bump stops (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight knock and free play (2.2.A.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 76,006 miles

Direction indicators not working No indicators working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Jammed (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor and crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel both front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Cross member and floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking and has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,053 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 48,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,457 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 99,229 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 948,514 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 948,514 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 88,517 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 88,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,474 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 84,352 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal poor + some travel

Pass 11 May 2010 78,901 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 78,901 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 78,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 72,125 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 43,679 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 43,679 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,261 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 32,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,669 miles

drivers seat insecure

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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EBC 219J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 EBC 219J, 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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EBC 219J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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