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GHN 986J

1971 Morris Oxford

White Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,654 mi
Last recorded95,654 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1971 Morris Oxford55,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHN 986J
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 95,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,654 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 95,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 95,645 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 95,645 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,952 miles

alot of underbody rust

nearside front floor corroded but not in a perscribed area

offside rear floor corroded but not in a perscribed area

Fail 29 Jul 2010 92,952 miles

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

alot of underbody rust

nearside front floor corroded but not in a perscribed area

offside rear floor corroded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2009 89,610 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 89,610 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 89,573 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 89,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 89,204 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Oxford?

Based on 6,890 MOT tests across 1,129 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
1,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 200
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 151
brake binding 146
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GHN 986J is a 1971 Morris Oxford in White with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1971 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 55,515 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 Oxford fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GHN 986J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Oxford typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Oxford is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GHN 986J is a 1971 Morris Oxford, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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