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ARE 480J

1971 Morris Oxford

White Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,131 mi
Last recorded43,131 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Oxford55,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 480J
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 43,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 43,130 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,727 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,282 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

flasher warning light slight fault

Fail 2 Apr 2014 42,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust centre mounting rubber split

flasher warning light slight fault

Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 37,428 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,969 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,129 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Oxford?

Based on 6,890 MOT tests across 1,129 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
1,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 200
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 151
brake binding 146
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ARE 480J is a 1971 Morris Oxford in White with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 55,515 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 Oxford fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARE 480J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Oxford typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Oxford is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARE 480J?

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What year was ARE 480J registered?

ARE 480J is a 1971 Morris Oxford, first registered on 19 May 1971.

Is ARE 480J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 480J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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