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1623 LJ

1961 Morris 1000

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,253 mi
Last recorded10,253 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1961 Morris 100029,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1623 LJ
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 10,253 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 10,186 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 10,186 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 10,052 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 9,414 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 8,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 8,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 7,183 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 7,183 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 5,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 4,445 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 2,608 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 1,478 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 1,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 321 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 81,516 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 81,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

How Reliable is the Morris 1000?

Based on 4,052 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 272
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 258
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
brake recording little or no effort 153
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1623 LJ is a 1961 Morris 1000 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 29,149 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1623 LJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 65 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1623 LJ registered?

1623 LJ is a 1961 Morris 1000, first registered on 16 March 1961.

Is 1623 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1623 LJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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