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LDY 912J

1971 Morris 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,354 mi
Last recorded99,354 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris 110047,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDY 912J
MakeMorris
Model1100
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,354 miles

Oil leak from gear box and rear diff ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 99,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Oil leak from gear box and rear diff ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,350 miles

bind recorded from both rear brakes

front torsion bar outrigger has surface corossion

front wiper blades smearing screen

rear differential leaking oil

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,316 miles

engine breather hose in poor condition

front washers weak spray pattern

gearbox and rear differential leaking oil

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside gearbox mount split

Fail 4 Nov 2014 99,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine breather hose in poor condition

front washers weak spray pattern

gearbox and rear differential leaking oil

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside gearbox mount split

Pass 4 Nov 2013 99,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant leaking from thermostat housing hose connection

engine breather hose split

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

rear diff housing oily

Pass 6 Sep 2012 99,153 miles

Oil leak

front outrigger/suspensiuon arm(torsion) x member corroding

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 1 Sep 2012 99,147 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front outrigger/suspensiuon arm(torsion) x member corroding

nearside rear brake binding

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,115 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both front outrigger/jacking points corroded

gearbox X member mount bolts loose

nearside rear footbrake reading low

Pass 17 Aug 2010 98,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 98,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,301 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

fuel hoses under bonnet cracked

nearside rear shock absorber linkage ball joint worn

offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear bean

only just sufficient reserve travel of service brake

washers & wipers poor

Fail 26 Aug 2009 98,290 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

fuel hoses under bonnet cracked

handbrake could do with adjusting

nearside rear shock absorber linkage ball joint worn

offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear bean

washers & wipers poor

Pass 6 Aug 2008 98,093 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 98,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 97,924 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

n/s seatbelt reel slightly loose

number plates letter spacing just acceptable

slight inbalance of rear brakes

vehicle bears considerable welded repair

washers & wipers could be better

Pass 17 Jul 2006 97,868 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

vehicle bears considerable welded repair

washers & wipers could be better

Fail 17 Jul 2006 97,868 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

vehicle bears considerable welded repair

washers & wipers could be better

How Reliable is the Morris 1100?

Based on 3,605 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 171
brake recording little or no effort 141
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 138
brake binding 125
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LDY 912J is a 1971 Morris 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1971 Morris 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 47,030 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 1100 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LDY 912J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LDY 912J registered?

LDY 912J is a 1971 Morris 1100, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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