MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Body timbers rottern
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes just ok
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper trunion bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill panel (previous weld repair) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock to trunion bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear sill panel corroding
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lever shock mounting loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock to trunion bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear sill panel corroding
Offside headlamp beam image vague
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/s/f upper suspension joint rubber bush worn
O/s/r Outersill corroding
Slight lift o/s/f lower suspension joint
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
N/s/f upper suspension joint rubber bush worn
O/s/r Outersill corroding
Slight lift o/s/f lower suspension joint
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Morris Minor Traveller?
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VNT 501J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 VNT 501J, 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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VNT 501J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 June 1971.
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