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DPH 475

1980 Morris 8

Green Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,502 mi
Last recorded36,502 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPH 475
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 36,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 34,983 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 34,920 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 34,864 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,775 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 34,752 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,742 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,621 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,870 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 33,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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DPH 475 is a 1980 Morris 8 in Green with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DPH 475, 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 46 years old, this Morris 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DPH 475 registered?

DPH 475 is a 1980 Morris 8, first registered on 3 January 1980.

Is DPH 475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPH 475 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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