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LCO 999

1978 Morris Minor Traveller

Beige Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,259 mi
Last recorded121,259 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor Traveller31,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCO 999
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 121,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

UNDERSIDE COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Pass 12 Dec 2014 121,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside coated with rustproofing

Fail 12 Dec 2014 121,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside coated with rustproofing

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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LCO 999 is a 1978 Morris Minor Traveller in Beige with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 31,100 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 LCO 999, 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 48 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LCO 999 registered?

LCO 999 is a 1978 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is LCO 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCO 999 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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