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TBF 553J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,943 mi
Last recorded97,943 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBF 553J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,943 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 97,832 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 97,527 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 97,462 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 97,310 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 97,300 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 97,177 miles

nearside inner front tyre wall perished

rear cross member corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 97,084 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 96,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under body corroded and patched

Pass 23 Sep 2005 96,786 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.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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TBF 553J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TBF 553J, 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 TBF 553J registered?

TBF 553J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is TBF 553J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBF 553J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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