CarVerify

Free Car Check

LFT 429J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Blue Petrol 1098cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,796 mi
Last recorded14,796 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFT 429J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 14,796 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 13,068 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 11,610 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,799 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 4,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 99,138 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 99,019 miles

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

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

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 93,981 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2006 90,905 miles

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

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
Full Morris Minor Traveller reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LFT 429J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFT 429J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LFT 429J?

You can check the full history of LFT 429J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LFT 429J registered?

LFT 429J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is LFT 429J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFT 429J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LFT 429J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LFT 429J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.