MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,026 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch front edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at wheel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured top leaf broken (2.4.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
offside tyre worn on inner edge,nearside front trunion has slight play.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak ()
offside tyre worn on inner edge,nearside front trunion has slight play.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
o/s rear shock absorber knocking internally
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
o/s rear shock absorber knocking internally
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
as test no.544955926300 on 21/11/2006
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
os brake cable guide loose
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Morris 1000?
Based on 4,052 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.
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FTE 221J is a 1971 Morris 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 1971 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 59,368 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 FTE 221J, 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 55 years old, this Morris 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FTE 221J is a 1971 Morris 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.
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