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FTE 221J

1971 Morris 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

75,026 mi
Last recorded75,026 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris 100059,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTE 221J
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 75,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch front edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 73,202 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,568 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 70,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,712 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,712 miles

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 66,677 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,278 miles

Oil leak ()

offside tyre worn on inner edge,nearside front trunion has slight play.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 60,278 miles

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.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,034 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,843 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,664 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 57,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,477 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s rear shock absorber knocking internally

Fail 14 Nov 2011 57,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,263 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 57,261 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,083 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 57,079 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,876 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 56,874 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 56,490 miles

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 56,487 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,291 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 56,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 56,025 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 56,023 miles

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.

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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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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