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TAS 861T

1978 Morris Minor Traveller

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,578 mi
Last recorded88,578 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor Traveller31,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAS 861T
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 88,578 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 88,578 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 88,292 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 88,292 miles

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

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

O/s/f lower suspension joint slight play † †O/s/f tyre worn inner edge † †O/s/f shocker bush slight wear

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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TAS 861T is a 1978 Morris Minor Traveller in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TAS 861T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAS 861T registered?

TAS 861T is a 1978 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 15 December 1978.

Is TAS 861T safe to buy?

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