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PEJ 829S

1978 Morris Minor Traveller

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

32,286 mi
Last recorded32,286 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor Traveller31,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEJ 829S
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,286 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 32,114 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,743 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,683 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,645 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 31,147 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 31,147 miles

Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 31,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,912 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 30,912 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,699 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2010 30,698 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,195 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 30,195 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,908 miles

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

rear valance corroded but not affecting the suspension or steering of the vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,338 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 29,320 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,887 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 28,885 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)

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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PEJ 829S is a 1978 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1978 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 31,100 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 PEJ 829S, 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 48 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PEJ 829S registered?

PEJ 829S is a 1978 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 12 May 1978.

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The MOT history for PEJ 829S shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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