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EBC 179J

1994 Morris Minor Traveller

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

15,339 mi
Last recorded15,339 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBC 179J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 15,339 miles

chassis undersealed throughout

Pass 18 Mar 2024 3,558 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,511 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 76,508 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components shock absorber arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,329 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 76,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,927 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 75,575 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 74,553 miles

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,553 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,753 miles

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

Oil leak from differential contaminating flexible brake hose.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 73,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,719 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 71,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,089 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,779 miles

ns front brake pipe poorly clipped

os front suspension lower arm inner mounting nut not through nyloc

Fail 26 Aug 2008 70,776 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

ns front brake pipe poorly clipped

os front suspension lower arm inner mounting nut not through nyloc

Pass 10 Sep 2007 70,346 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,351 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 65,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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EBC 179J is a 1994 Morris Minor Traveller in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EBC 179J, 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 32 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EBC 179J is a 1994 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 8 June 1994.

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