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FBP 271H

1970 Morris Minor Traveller

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,179 mi
Last recorded98,179 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor Traveller35,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBP 271H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,179 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 98,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,169 miles

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2020 98,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 7 May 2019 97,659 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,655 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 97,642 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 97,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp too dim to test (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,634 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 97,634 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 97,615 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 97,615 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,610 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 97,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 97,599 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 97,564 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 97,564 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 97,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,542 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 97,512 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 97,504 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2006 97,297 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 97,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front to rear metal brake pipe is corroded

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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FBP 271H is a 1970 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FBP 271H, 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.

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FBP 271H is a 1970 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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