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FMG 641J

1970 Morris 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

13,700 mi
Last recorded13,700 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris 100058,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMG 641J
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 13,700 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 12,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 10,999 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 10,999 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 9,611 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 9,611 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 8,166 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 8,166 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,074 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 65,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 5,570 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 4,400 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,943 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,441 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 28,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 98,803 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 98,803 miles

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

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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FMG 641J is a 1970 Morris 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FMG 641J, 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.

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What year was FMG 641J registered?

FMG 641J is a 1970 Morris 1000, first registered on 18 November 1970.

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