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VMA 436J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,160 mi
Last recorded79,160 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 436J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,160 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,205 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 78,205 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

shows extensive welded areas

Fail 24 Jul 2019 77,595 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member at torsion bar mount n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

shows extensive welded areas

Pass 30 May 2017 77,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,976 miles

slight blow from front exhaust

Fail 3 Jun 2016 76,976 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,580 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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VMA 436J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VMA 436J, 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 VMA 436J registered?

VMA 436J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 6 January 1971.

Is VMA 436J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMA 436J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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