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DPO 120L

1973 Morris 1800

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,774 mi
Last recorded64,774 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1973 Morris 180052,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPO 120L
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise corrosion suspenion metal pipes

advise poss brake light fault

Fail 13 May 2013 64,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 63,768 miles

Fluid leak from sterring rack

Lower gearbox mount bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres slightly perished

Various body and underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2011 61,735 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 61,708 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,967 miles

How Reliable is the Morris 1800?

Based on 871 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
brake recording little or no effort 17
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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DPO 120L is a 1973 Morris 1800 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 52,525 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPO 120L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPO 120L registered?

DPO 120L is a 1973 Morris 1800, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is DPO 120L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPO 120L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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