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ELN 954J

1970 Morris Traveller

Maroon Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,449 mi
Last recorded15,449 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Traveller42,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELN 954J
MakeMorris
ModelTraveller
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 15,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 15,393 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 15,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 14,599 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 14,195 miles

Exhaust mounting defective intermediate (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 13,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,992 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 12,989 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 12,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 12,146 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,124 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 8,629 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 8,628 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 8,288 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 7,944 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,682 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 7,104 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 5,404 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 5,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 4,853 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to rear floor

slight corrosion to front floor

Fail 21 Jul 2006 48,527 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Morris Traveller?

Based on 1,172 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
448
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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ELN 954J is a 1970 Morris Traveller in Maroon with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 Morris Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 42,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Traveller fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELN 954J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Traveller typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Traveller is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELN 954J registered?

ELN 954J is a 1970 Morris Traveller, first registered on 5 November 1970.

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