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BBS 74F

1991 Morris Cowley

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,992 mi
Last recorded4,992 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBS 74F
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 4,992 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 4,992 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 4,651 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 3,966 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 3,966 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 3,090 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 2,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 2,509 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 1,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 425 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,163 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 98,126 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 95,078 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 95,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 93,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 91,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Morris Cowley?

Based on 2,690 MOT tests across 515 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
187
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
Stop lamp not working 13
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BBS 74F is a 1991 Morris Cowley in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

The most common reason a Morris Cowley fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBS 74F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Cowley typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 35 years old, this Morris Cowley is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BBS 74F registered?

BBS 74F is a 1991 Morris Cowley, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is BBS 74F safe to buy?

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