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DLT 679J

1971 Morris 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,330 mi
Last recorded35,330 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris 100059,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLT 679J
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,615 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,007 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,715 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both headlight rims missing

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Aug 2013 17,715 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both headlight rims missing

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 17,670 miles

no passenger seat fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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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DLT 679J is a 1971 Morris 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DLT 679J, 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

How do I check the history of DLT 679J?

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What year was DLT 679J registered?

DLT 679J is a 1971 Morris 1000, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is DLT 679J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLT 679J 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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