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GDL 231D

1966 Morris 1000

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,514 mi
Last recorded38,514 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1966 Morris 100032,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDL 231D
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,514 miles

N/S steering rack mount worn

N/S/R tyre deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2017 38,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S steering rack mount worn

N/S/R tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,664 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Torsion bars front rubber bushes deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 35,725 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front lower trunion protective seal missing.

Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Torsion bars front rubber bushes deteriorated.

oil leak from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,299 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,555 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front suspension rubber bushes deteriorating.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 34,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front suspension rubber bushes deteriorating.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,433 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,777 miles

nearside front damper fixing bolts.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 30,740 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,007 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 26,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrision to offside outer center crossmember and floor pan above it [not holed at time of test].

Pass 1 Jul 2005 26,409 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 26,375 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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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GDL 231D is a 1966 Morris 1000 in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1966 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 32,749 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 GDL 231D, 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 60 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDL 231D registered?

GDL 231D is a 1966 Morris 1000, first registered on 26 July 1966.

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