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FL 6409

1927 Morris Cowley

Blue Petrol 1475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,505 mi
Last recorded7,505 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1927 Morris Cowley3,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL 6409
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1927
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,475cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 7,505 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 6,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 5,702 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 5,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 5,524 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 5,165 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 4,561 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 3,599 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Cowley?

Based on 2,690 MOT tests across 515 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
187
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
Stop lamp not working 13
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FL 6409 is a 1927 Morris Cowley in Blue with a 1,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1927 Morris Cowley models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 3,356 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 Cowley fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL 6409, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Cowley typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 99 years old, this Morris Cowley is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL 6409 registered?

FL 6409 is a 1927 Morris Cowley, first registered on 12 September 1927.

Is FL 6409 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL 6409 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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