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NKJ 103F

1979 Morris Minor Traveller

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,317 mi
Last recorded50,317 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKJ 103F
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 50,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 50,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 49,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,116 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 49,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,986 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,834 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 48,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 47,898 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 47,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 47,769 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 47,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside corroding in places

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front + rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,275 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (6.3.1d)

underside corroding in places

Fail 15 Apr 2016 47,268 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (6.3.1d)

underside corroding in places

Pass 1 May 2015 46,637 miles

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

general corrosion under car

several oil leaks

Fail 15 Apr 2015 46,631 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

general corrosion under car

n/s jacking point corroded

several oil leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 44,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 44,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,036 miles

Corrosion under car

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 43,950 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Corrosion under car

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,420 miles

corrosion under car

Fail 24 Feb 2011 42,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion under car

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,446 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 41,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,925 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 37,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 34,569 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 34,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 32,010 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 32,010 miles

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

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

Offside 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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NKJ 103F is a 1979 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NKJ 103F, 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 47 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NKJ 103F is a 1979 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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