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BGA 353

1937 Morris 8

Maroon Petrol 794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,022 mi
Last recorded96,022 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1937 Morris 826,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGA 353
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1937
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine794cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2010 96,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

faint blue smoke on fast tickover

noise from offsde front brake

Pass 20 Jul 2010 96,022 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

faint blue smoke on fast tickover

noise from offsde front brake

Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,998 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 95,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2008 95,896 miles

slight play steering box lower bush/ bearing

Fail 26 Jul 2007 95,809 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 95,809 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 95,691 miles

Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Morris 8?

Based on 2,840 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
200
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
509
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 76
Stop lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
brake binding 31
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BGA 353 is a 1937 Morris 8 in Maroon with a 794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1937 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 26,445 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 8 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGA 353, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 89 years old, this Morris 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGA 353 registered?

BGA 353 is a 1937 Morris 8, first registered on 20 August 1937.

Is BGA 353 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGA 353 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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