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NVS 159

1958 Morris Minor Traveller

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,190 mi
Last recorded92,190 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1958 Morris Minor Traveller68,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVS 159
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,190 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 91,438 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 91,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 90,979 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 90,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 90,195 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,870 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 89,868 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 89,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 89,211 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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NVS 159 is a 1958 Morris Minor Traveller in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1958 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 68,979 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 NVS 159, 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 68 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NVS 159 registered?

NVS 159 is a 1958 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 11 October 1958.

Is NVS 159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVS 159 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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