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JCV 981L

1973 Morris 1800

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,637 mi
Last recorded95,637 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Morris 180052,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCV 981L
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 95,637 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 94,317 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 92,268 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 90,583 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,378 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 87,566 miles

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

How Reliable is the Morris 1800?

Based on 871 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
brake recording little or no effort 17
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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JCV 981L is a 1973 Morris 1800 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 52,525 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCV 981L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JCV 981L registered?

JCV 981L is a 1973 Morris 1800, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is JCV 981L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCV 981L shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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