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GPD 481J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,856 mi
Last recorded22,856 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPD 481J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 22,856 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 22,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,733 miles

Rear prop shaft rear U/J worn

Fail 1 Jun 2016 22,733 miles

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

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

Rear prop shaft rear U/J worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 21,398 miles

slight play in off side lower trunnion

Pass 10 May 2013 20,309 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 19,291 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 19,254 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 18,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 17,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 15,516 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 9,863 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 6,106 miles

near side and offside and front offside tyres starting to peerish on walls

Pass 22 May 2006 2,505 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 2,505 miles

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

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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GPD 481J 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GPD 481J, 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 GPD 481J registered?

GPD 481J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 24 June 1971.

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