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HPA 915K

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,998 mi
Last recorded82,998 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPA 915K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 82,998 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 82,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 82,787 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 82,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 82,449 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 82,428 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor near front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,128 miles

Front brakes pull to left slightly

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Noise from offside front suspension, no wear found

Pass 7 Mar 2018 81,777 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

Fail 6 Mar 2018 81,763 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

Fail 13 Feb 2017 81,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wheel bearing becoming noisey

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,835 miles

all 4 tyres have age related perishing

slight exhaust blow from front joint

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 10 Feb 2015 79,829 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres have age related perishing

slight exhaust blow from front joint

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,647 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,463 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 79,643 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 79,363 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,229 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 79,228 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 79,140 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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HPA 915K is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HPA 915K, 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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HPA 915K is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 25 August 1971.

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