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YDU 968J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,189 mi
Last recorded30,189 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDU 968J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 30,189 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 30,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 30,141 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,037 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 30,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyre's showing signs of perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,348 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,898 miles

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,701 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 26,680 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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YDU 968J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YDU 968J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YDU 968J registered?

YDU 968J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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