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WPH 316S

1978 Morris Minor Traveller

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,828 mi
Last recorded31,828 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor Traveller31,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPH 316S
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 31,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 31,404 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 31,404 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 30,292 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 30,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,309 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 28,830 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 28,814 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 28,486 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,109 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 27,699 miles

sign of corrosion jacking points

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,519 miles

sign of corrsion n/s/front wing & futch panels

Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,986 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,456 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,086 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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WPH 316S is a 1978 Morris Minor Traveller in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WPH 316S, 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

How do I check the history of WPH 316S?

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What year was WPH 316S registered?

WPH 316S is a 1978 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 28 April 1978.

Is WPH 316S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPH 316S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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