Morris 6 Cwt Van Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Morris 6 Cwt Van car check
Is the Morris 6 Cwt Van reliable? We analysed 5,035 real MOT tests across 508 vehicles to find out.
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The Morris 6 Cwt Van is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and brakes imbalanced across an axle. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Morris 6 Cwt Van.
Morris 6 Cwt Van Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Morris 6 Cwt Van. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Morris 6 Cwt Van MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Morris 6 Cwt Van to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Morris 6 Cwt Van Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Morris 6 Cwt Van fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Morris 6 Cwt Van Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Morris 6 Cwt Van owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Morris 6 Cwt Van MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Morris 6 Cwt Van year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 340 | 77.1% | 13,926 | 49,216 | 67,472 |
| 1971 | 956 | 73.6% | 16,868 | 38,669 | 66,609 |
| 1970 | 598 | 75.4% | 27,364 | 59,760 | 81,855 |
| 1969 | 919 | 75.1% | 19,260 | 44,054 | 69,460 |
| 1968 | 932 | 72.9% | 24,506 | 49,876 | 76,771 |
| 1967 | 342 | 76.3% | 24,832 | 44,731 | 65,790 |
| 1966 | 315 | 75.9% | 19,067 | 31,057 | 53,378 |
| 1965 | 236 | 77.5% | 20,358 | 37,211 | 58,024 |
| 1964 | 219 | 73.5% | 35,427 | 53,196 | 68,116 |
| 1963 | 85 | 83.5% | 34,809 | 55,546 | 73,564 |
How Long Does a Morris 6 Cwt Van Last?
Based on 508 Morris 6 Cwt Van vehicles on UK roads.
Morris 6 Cwt Van Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Morris 6 Cwt Van MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Morris 6 Cwt Van
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.5% MOT pass rate from 85 tests
72.9% MOT pass rate from 932 tests
The best year to buy a used Morris 6 Cwt Van is 1963, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.5% across 85 tests. The 1968 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Morris 6 Cwt Van Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris 6 Cwt Van THIS CAR | 74.9% | 5,035 | 46,027 mi | 63 yrs |
| Morris Minor 1000 | 71.9% | 135,442 | 47,754 mi | 69 yrs |
| Morris Minor | 73.6% | 72,367 | 45,592 mi | 76 yrs |
| Morris Minor Traveller | 72.3% | 11,365 | 47,651 mi | 72 yrs |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S Auto | 92% | 3,357 | 23,711 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Morris Minor 1000 (71.9% pass rate) and the Morris Minor (73.6% pass rate), the Morris 6 Cwt Van outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Morris 6 Cwt Van has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.9% across 5,035 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Morris 6 Cwt Van are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (225 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (203), and brakes imbalanced across an axle (197). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Morris 6 Cwt Van owner drives around 413 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Morris 6 Cwt Van models stay on UK roads for around 63 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.