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HME 756K

1971 Morris 1000

Orange Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,311 mi
Last recorded58,311 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1971 Morris 100059,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHME 756K
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,311 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 58,311 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,927 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear off side body panel rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 55,915 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,767 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 49,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,649 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2008 46,611 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,672 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 45,647 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 45,469 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 45,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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HME 756K is a 1971 Morris 1000 in Orange with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HME 756K, 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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HME 756K is a 1971 Morris 1000, first registered on 3 September 1971.

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