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HMC 378K

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

2,537 mi
Last recorded2,537 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMC 378K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 2,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind .

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 2,470 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / inner sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch mounting point (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Slight brake binding nearside rear .

Pass 16 Dec 2014 1,330 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 99,718 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 99,716 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 98,409 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 98,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 97,194 miles

slight corrosion underneath but not excessive

Pass 26 Nov 2010 96,352 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 96,350 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 96,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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HMC 378K is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HMC 378K, 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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HMC 378K is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 17 September 1971.

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