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AKO 234K

1971 Morris 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

16,669 mi
Last recorded16,669 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris 100059,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKO 234K
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 16,669 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 16,661 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 16,635 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 16,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 16,409 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 16,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 16,362 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 16,286 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 16,149 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 16,041 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 16,041 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 15,652 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 15,520 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 15,121 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 15,121 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 14,999 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 14,862 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 14,862 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 14,588 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 13,702 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 13,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front eyebolt bushes slightly worn

Fail 11 Dec 2010 13,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front eyebolt bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 13,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 12,789 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 12,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside front inner sills/floor area corroded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 27 May 2008 12,107 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 11,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 11,443 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 8 May 2007 11,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,714 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)

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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AKO 234K is a 1971 Morris 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1971 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 59,368 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 AKO 234K, 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 55 years old, this Morris 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AKO 234K registered?

AKO 234K is a 1971 Morris 1000, first registered on 25 August 1971.

Is AKO 234K safe to buy?

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