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BS 9497

1927 Morris Cowley

Maroon Petrol 1546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,308 mi
Last recorded3,308 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1927 Morris Cowley3,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 9497
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1927
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,546cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 3,308 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 3,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 3,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 3,069 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,877 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 2,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 2,878 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 2,862 miles

slight backwards and forwards movement in n/s/r hub. †both front rear spring shackles slight play.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 2,500 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 2,500 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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 9497 is a 1927 Morris Cowley in Maroon with a 1,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1927 Morris Cowley models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 3,356 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 9497, 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 99 years old, this Morris Cowley is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BS 9497 registered?

BS 9497 is a 1927 Morris Cowley, first registered on 13 June 1927.

Is BS 9497 safe to buy?

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