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JVN 537

1986 Morris Cowley

Green Petrol 1476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,966 mi
Last recorded34,966 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVN 537
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,476cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 34,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 34,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 33,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,766 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,578 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 33,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,916 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 32,916 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,783 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,064 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 31,063 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,618 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 30,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,813 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 29,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,313 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 29,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,547 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,468 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,405 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 28,401 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front floors holed and rust corroded but not in prescribed areas.

How Reliable is the Morris Cowley?

Based on 2,690 MOT tests across 515 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
187
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
Stop lamp not working 13
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JVN 537 is a 1986 Morris Cowley in Green with a 1,476cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Morris Cowley fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JVN 537, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Cowley typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 40 years old, this Morris Cowley is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JVN 537 registered?

JVN 537 is a 1986 Morris Cowley, first registered on 13 June 1986.

Is JVN 537 safe to buy?

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