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197 XWE

1962 Morris Unknown

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,708 mi
Last recorded23,708 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
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Vehicle Details

Registration197 XWE
MakeMorris
ModelUnknown
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 23,708 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 22,807 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 22,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 22,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,081 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 21,664 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 21,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Morris Unknown?

Based on 548 MOT tests across 370 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
265
Miles/Year
370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 10
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 9
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 7
Headlamp not working on main beam 6
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197 XWE is a 1962 Morris Unknown in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Morris Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 197 XWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 197 XWE?

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What year was 197 XWE registered?

197 XWE is a 1962 Morris Unknown, first registered on 8 October 1962.

Is 197 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 197 XWE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 197 XWE have outstanding finance?

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