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XTU 514J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Pink Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,172 mi
Last recorded65,172 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTU 514J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 65,172 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 65,172 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 64,952 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 64,952 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 64,207 miles

nearside inner wing corroded

slight corrosion to floors

Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,094 miles

some general welding repairs

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,851 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,548 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,940 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,622 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 60,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside outer panel at tie rod mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by rear leaf spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside outer panel at tie rod mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by rear leaf spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all floors heavily undersealed

fluid around nearside rear brake back plate

front inner wheel arches rusted through at rear outside prescribed areas

fuel cap seal in poor condition

horn not very loud

nearside front outersill rusted through outside prescribed area

oil around diff.

oil around engine and gearbox

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear inner wheel arches rusted through by shock absorber top mountings

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,207 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,194 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Waxed and undersealed

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,097 miles

Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 52,940 miles

advance corrosion to both front inner wings

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,219 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,060 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 48,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,854 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,920 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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XTU 514J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Pink with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XTU 514J, 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 XTU 514J registered?

XTU 514J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 17 May 1971.

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