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DYD 380J

1971 Morris 1800

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,875 mi
Last recorded3,875 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris 180044,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYD 380J
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 3,875 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 2,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 1,746 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 1,453 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 1,076 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front offside subframe starting to rust

Pass 1 Jun 2011 231 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,406 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 34,406 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 99,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DYD 380J is a 1971 Morris 1800 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1971 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 44,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYD 380J, 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 55 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 DYD 380J registered?

DYD 380J is a 1971 Morris 1800, first registered on 7 April 1971.

Is DYD 380J safe to buy?

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