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FGW 446J

1970 Morris 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,108 mi
Last recorded45,108 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris 100058,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGW 446J
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 45,108 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 41,182 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 38,233 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 34,971 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 32,518 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 32,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated hub sills leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 2,974 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 2,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 2,721 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 2,717 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 2,390 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 1,747 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 1,180 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 426 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,540 miles

slight bind n/s/r wheel

slight ex blow at front pipe

Pass 14 Nov 2013 98,402 miles

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

n/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,337 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight bind on n/s/f wheel by hand not in rollers

Pass 8 Nov 2011 98,171 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 98,029 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 97,779 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are perishing betwwen tread

Pass 11 Jul 2008 97,779 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are perishing betwwen tread

Pass 4 Jul 2007 97,578 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 97,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

off side front inner wing corroded

slight noise from near side and off side front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2006 97,308 miles

battery insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2006 97,308 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

battery insecure

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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FGW 446J is a 1970 Morris 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1970 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 58,060 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 FGW 446J, 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 56 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGW 446J registered?

FGW 446J is a 1970 Morris 1000, first registered on 21 December 1970.

Is FGW 446J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGW 446J shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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