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DHS 342J

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Blue Petrol 1091cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,526 mi
Last recorded88,526 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor Traveller40,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHS 342J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,091cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,526 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 88,526 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,072 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,193 miles

n/s/f tyre perished but not exposing any cords

Fail 16 Jun 2014 87,919 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre perished but not exposing any cords

Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,725 miles

All underneath of body wax oiled

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/s/f tyre has cuts in parts of tread but not exposing ply cords

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,658 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 87,658 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,333 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 87,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,135 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,234 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 86,292 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 86,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2007 85,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 85,024 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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DHS 342J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller in Blue with a 1,091cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DHS 342J, 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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DHS 342J is a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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