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MRO 478H

1969 Morris Traveller

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

92,036 mi
Last recorded92,036 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1969 Morris Traveller34,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRO 478H
MakeMorris
ModelTraveller
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,036 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 92,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 91,787 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tierod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,076 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 91,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,703 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 89,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper trunion top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush upper and lower (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper trunion bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,233 miles

Fluid leak n/s/r

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/f top suspension bushes perished

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Apr 2015 88,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fluid leak n/s/r

Oil leak

Unable to inspect o/s/r bearing due to brake binding

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/f top suspension bushes perished

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 86,849 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,511 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 84,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Feb 2013 84,509 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear axle seals leaking badly.

Fuel tank very rusty.

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to access rear seat belts.

Unable to view brake fluid level.

Underside of vehicle very rusty and corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,236 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear diff seal's slightly leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,891 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 81,891 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings very slight roughness.

both rear drums slight oil/fluid leak.

general underbody corrosion!

Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,264 miles

slight front brake imbalance o/s low

Fail 25 Aug 2009 81,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front floor holed ans corroded badly

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2008 80,392 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,473 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 79,473 miles

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

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

both front lower swivel joints slight play

both front wheel bearings slight play

o/s front floor holed and corroded

How Reliable is the Morris Traveller?

Based on 1,172 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
448
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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MRO 478H is a 1969 Morris Traveller in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1969 Morris Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,397 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 Traveller fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRO 478H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Traveller typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 57 years old, this Morris Traveller is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MRO 478H is a 1969 Morris Traveller, first registered on 14 November 1969.

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