MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Morris 8?
Based on 2,840 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FVM 527 is a 1939 Morris 8 in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1939 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 24,599 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 8 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVM 527, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Morris 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 87 years old, this Morris 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of FVM 527?
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What year was FVM 527 registered?
FVM 527 is a 1939 Morris 8, first registered on 10 June 1939.
Is FVM 527 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FVM 527 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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