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VCJ 310J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

972 mi
Last recorded972 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCJ 310J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 972 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 99,851 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 99,525 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 99,525 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,479 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 99,479 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,025 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,380 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 98,380 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,022 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,021 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,020 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,934 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 97,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 97,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 97,685 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 97,640 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

lots of filler and sealer under floors unable to see if been welded

Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,481 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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VCJ 310J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCJ 310J, 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 VCJ 310J registered?

VCJ 310J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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