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PJL 712M

1974 Morris Traveller

Cream Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,470 mi
Last recorded66,470 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJL 712M
MakeMorris
ModelTraveller
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 66,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 66,398 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 66,375 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 66,334 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,230 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,926 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 65,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,855 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 65,670 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,668 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,433 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 65,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,396 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,984 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 64,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,965 miles

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)

Rear tyres starting to age crack

Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,662 miles

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

rear rubber fuel pipe deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,269 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,179 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 64,172 miles

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)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 64,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,144 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 64,019 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 64,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Morris Traveller?

Based on 1,172 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
448
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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PJL 712M is a 1974 Morris Traveller in Cream with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

The most common reason a Morris Traveller fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJL 712M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Traveller typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 52 years old, this Morris Traveller is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJL 712M registered?

PJL 712M is a 1974 Morris Traveller, first registered on 18 July 1974.

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The MOT history for PJL 712M shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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