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BMU 845

1935 Morris 8

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,954 mi
Last recorded7,954 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1935 Morris 835,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMU 845
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1935
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 7,954 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play play in bearing or hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 7,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,246 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 7,241 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 7,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake slightly tight to turn

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2016 7,208 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure nut loose (2.7.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2014 7,188 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 7,186 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 6,938 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 6,721 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 6,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 6,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 6,320 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,590 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight cracking on front + rear tyres

Fail 10 Apr 2008 6,072 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight cracking on front + rear tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2007 5,844 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 5,844 miles

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 5,628 miles

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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BMU 845 is a 1935 Morris 8 in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1935 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 35,864 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 BMU 845, 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 91 years old, this Morris 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMU 845 registered?

BMU 845 is a 1935 Morris 8, first registered on 1 January 1935.

Is BMU 845 safe to buy?

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