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NEN 878J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,023 mi
Last recorded13,023 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEN 878J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 13,023 miles

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

nearside front suspension upper trunion worn, advise attention

nearside rear brake back plate damp with oil, advise checking out

nearside rear brake low in effort

Pass 2 Nov 2016 12,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear back plate damp

Offside head lamp image poor

brakes low in effort

Pass 22 Oct 2015 12,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush linkage lower joint (2.7.4)

brakes low in effort

oil on nearside rear brake backplate

Pass 28 Oct 2014 12,686 miles

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

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

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

offside rear axle bump stop loose

play in nearside front suspension lower trunion joint, advise replacing

Pass 29 Oct 2013 12,513 miles

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

oil on nearside rear brake backplate

Pass 15 Oct 2012 12,085 miles

knock on front suspension when braking after changing direction forward or reverse, advise checking out

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

offside rear axle bump stop adrift

some level of buckle in all wheels

Fail 12 Oct 2012 12,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

offside rear axle bump stop adrift

Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,338 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate background faded

nearside rear brake low in effort

prop shaft u/j rear joint badly worn

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 4 Oct 2010 8,669 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,202 miles

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

rear body woodwork in poor condition.

rear fog light fixing poor.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 8,202 miles

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

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

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

offside front floor corner corroded through.

rear body woodwork in poor condition.

rear fog light fixing poor.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 5,069 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 5,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 3,380 miles

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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NEN 878J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NEN 878J, 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 NEN 878J?

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What year was NEN 878J registered?

NEN 878J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 6 January 1971.

Is NEN 878J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEN 878J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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