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CHS 81J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,757 mi
Last recorded97,757 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHS 81J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 97,757 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 97,757 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 94,361 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 94,169 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 93,981 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 93,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,046 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 92,117 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Upper Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,812 miles

tyres fitted to front wheels are of a different size to those fitted to rear wheels

Fail 7 Jun 2012 91,812 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

tyres fitted to front wheels are of a different size to those fitted to rear wheels

Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,626 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear axle anti tramp bar (rearmost) bush worn.

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 91,379 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,961 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

slight play found at nearside steering arm.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 90,715 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 90,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 90,367 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 90,367 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 90,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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CHS 81J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CHS 81J, 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 CHS 81J registered?

CHS 81J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is CHS 81J safe to buy?

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