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FTW 740

1937 Morris Eight

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,918 mi
Last recorded68,918 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1937 Morris Eight39,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTW 740
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1937
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,918 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,826 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,682 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,558 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 68,447 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 68,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,114 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Eight?

Based on 915 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
91
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 25
Headlamp not working on main beam 19
brake recording little or no effort 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 17
brake binding 14
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FTW 740 is a 1937 Morris Eight in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1937 Morris Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 39,197 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Eight fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FTW 740, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Eight typically stays on UK roads for around 91 years. At 89 years old, this Morris Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FTW 740?

You can check the full history of FTW 740 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FTW 740 registered?

FTW 740 is a 1937 Morris Eight, first registered on 9 December 1937.

Is FTW 740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTW 740 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FTW 740 have outstanding finance?

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