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HLW 203K

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,164 mi
Last recorded105,164 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLW 203K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 105,164 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 105,102 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 8,392 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 8,392 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 7,240 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 4,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34 miles

extensive welding repairs to underbody

Fail 2 Jun 2007 3 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HLW 203K is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HLW 203K, 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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HLW 203K is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 6 September 1971.

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