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SWK 857H

1970 Morris Minor Traveller

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,902 mi
Last recorded30,902 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor Traveller35,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWK 857H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 30,902 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,855 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 30,519 miles

rear service brake on o/s although test passed on average % needs looking at

Fail 3 Sep 2016 30,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear service brake on o/s although test passed on average % needs looking at

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,593 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 58,593 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 28,578 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2011 27,290 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 27,289 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 25,998 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 25,997 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2008 25,995 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

offside & nearside front seatbelts fitted incorrectly

offside front lower trunion has slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2007 25,820 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 25,819 miles

Front Panhard rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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SWK 857H is a 1970 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SWK 857H, 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 SWK 857H registered?

SWK 857H is a 1970 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 17 March 1970.

Is SWK 857H safe to buy?

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