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EMU 896J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,655 mi
Last recorded41,655 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMU 896J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 40,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emissions visual

n/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r torsion component damp

Fail 4 Jun 2015 39,177 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake has slight bind

o/s/f has slight bind

o/s/r torsion component damp

Pass 16 May 2014 38,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

both front wheel bearings rough

Fail 15 May 2014 38,867 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

both front wheel bearings rough

Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,316 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,096 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 38,096 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,057 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 28 May 2009 38,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,502 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 35,502 miles

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

nsf lower suspension has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,607 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 33,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 33,211 miles

Nearside brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EMU 896J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EMU 896J, 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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What year was EMU 896J registered?

EMU 896J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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