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BS 9281

1925 Morris Cowley

Blue Petrol 1548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,792 mi
Last recorded2,792 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1925 Morris Cowley4,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 9281
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1925
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,548cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 2,792 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Both rear and Nearside front tyres nearing legal limit

Slight lift in Offside front trunion pin

Slight play in Nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play through steering

Slight run off in both rear wheel rims

Fail 9 Jun 2011 2,707 miles

Both rear tyres nearing limit and perished

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight run off on both rear wheel rims

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 2,707 miles

Both rear tyres nearing limit and perished

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight run off on both rear wheel rims

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

Pass 8 May 2010 26,822 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,892 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,117 miles

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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BS 9281 is a 1925 Morris Cowley in Blue with a 1,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1925 Morris Cowley models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.2% with a typical mileage of 4,616 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 Cowley fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BS 9281, 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 101 years old, this Morris Cowley is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BS 9281 registered?

BS 9281 is a 1925 Morris Cowley, first registered on 31 December 1925.

Is BS 9281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS 9281 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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