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GAS 778

1961 Morris Minor Traveller

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,053 mi
Last recorded2,053 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1961 Morris Minor Traveller42,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 778
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 2,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 1,933 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 1,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 1,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 1,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 1,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 1,664 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 1,491 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 1,489 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 1,430 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 1,430 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 112 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 14 May 2007 12 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 8 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 16 May 2006 28,172 miles

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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GAS 778 is a 1961 Morris Minor Traveller in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,147 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 GAS 778, 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 65 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAS 778 registered?

GAS 778 is a 1961 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 17 January 1961.

Is GAS 778 safe to buy?

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