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248 HYC

1960 Morris Minor Traveller

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,726 mi
Last recorded69,726 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1960 Morris Minor Traveller40,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration248 HYC
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 69,359 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 68,982 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 68,534 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,143 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,340 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,493 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,952 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,477 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 65,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,726 miles

n/s/r brake low effort

o/s/f lower trunnion slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 62,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,254 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 62,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

slight play & lift in o/s/f & n/s/f lower swivel joints

Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,055 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in o/s/f top swivle joint

Fail 22 Jul 2008 62,054 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in o/s/f top swivle joint

Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,921 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,781 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 61,781 miles

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

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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248 HYC is a 1960 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1960 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 40,897 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 248 HYC, 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 66 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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248 HYC is a 1960 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 June 1960.

Is 248 HYC safe to buy?

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