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PVM 408J

1970 Morris Minor Traveller

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,747 mi
Last recorded35,747 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor Traveller35,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVM 408J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,747 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 35,630 miles

N/S/F + 0/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

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

Pass 4 May 2016 35,518 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE LIGHT FREE PLAY IN WHEEL BEARING

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,435 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 35,435 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 35,074 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel getting high

n/s/r brake light binding

washer aim adrift

Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,015 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

Fail 12 Jun 2013 35,015 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,949 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 34,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box catching fuel tank

Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,839 miles

o/s washer partly blocked

o/s/r handbrake slightly down on porformance

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,798 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,779 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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PVM 408J is a 1970 Morris Minor Traveller in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1970 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 35,118 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 PVM 408J, 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 56 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PVM 408J registered?

PVM 408J is a 1970 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 4 December 1970.

Is PVM 408J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVM 408J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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