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CRX 552J

1971 Morris 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,386 mi
Last recorded52,386 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris 100059,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 552J
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 52,386 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind from rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 52,291 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 52,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 52,045 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 51,971 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 51,832 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SLIGHT CORROSION N/S/F LOWER SEAT BELT MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SLIGHT CORROSION NEAR BOTH REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTS AT FORWARD ENDS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 51,708 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 51,565 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 51,549 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding osr brake heavily binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nsr minor bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,232 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 51,158 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,122 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 51,122 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,081 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 51,081 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 51,045 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 51,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 50,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 49,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 44,464 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 42,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,771 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 39,998 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Morris 1000?

Based on 4,052 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 272
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 258
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
brake recording little or no effort 153
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CRX 552J is a 1971 Morris 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 59,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRX 552J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CRX 552J registered?

CRX 552J is a 1971 Morris 1000, first registered on 19 May 1971.

Is CRX 552J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRX 552J shows 24 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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