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BWU 611

1981 Morris 8

Blue Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,667 mi
Last recorded15,667 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWU 611
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,667 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,080 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,256 miles

Oil leaks

Play in steering box pinion

Semaphore's lazy

Slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

steering box box drop shaft has slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2008 12,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in front propshaft universal joint

Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,367 miles

Off side rear tyre has signs of perishing on wall

Fail 9 Jul 2007 12,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,737 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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BWU 611 is a 1981 Morris 8 in Blue with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BWU 611, 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 45 years old, this Morris 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BWU 611 registered?

BWU 611 is a 1981 Morris 8, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is BWU 611 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWU 611 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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