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HPT 506H

1970 Morris Minor Traveller

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,913 mi
Last recorded9,913 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor Traveller35,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPT 506H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 9,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 9,913 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 8,835 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 8,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,440 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 7,429 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 5,434 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 5,422 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 4,323 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 4,323 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 2,951 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 2,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

slight play front trunions

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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HPT 506H is a 1970 Morris Minor Traveller in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 35,118 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 HPT 506H, 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 56 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HPT 506H is a 1970 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 9 February 1970.

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