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LPO 912J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,742 mi
Last recorded41,742 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPO 912J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,742 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 41,742 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear brake hose (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 41,170 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 40,812 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 40,607 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,173 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,158 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 39,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 39,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,132 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 39,132 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,813 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 38,813 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,378 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 38,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LPO 912J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LPO 912J, 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

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What year was LPO 912J registered?

LPO 912J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is LPO 912J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPO 912J shows 18 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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