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RNB 326J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,783 mi
Last recorded45,783 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNB 326J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 45,783 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 45,334 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 44,629 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Previous welding repairs

Pass 19 Oct 2021 44,128 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 44,126 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s/r suspension link rod top mounting bolts are fitted using castle nuts with no split pins fitted as a locking device

Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2020 43,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,701 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2018 43,152 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,905 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,607 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,963 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 39,827 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear halfshaft seal leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,307 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,705 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,080 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,456 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,219 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,793 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,304 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 36,304 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction 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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RNB 326J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RNB 326J, 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.

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What year was RNB 326J registered?

RNB 326J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 16 February 1971.

Is RNB 326J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNB 326J shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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