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LFO 889

1953 Morris 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,951 mi
Last recorded3,951 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFO 889
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 3,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leakage from right hand rear hub

Fail 12 Aug 2011 3,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil in area of right hand rear hub

Pass 11 Nov 2009 3,746 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 3,364 miles

A Degree of corrossion in centre of rear cross member

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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LFO 889 is a 1953 Morris 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFO 889, 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 73 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LFO 889 registered?

LFO 889 is a 1953 Morris 1000, first registered on 7 August 1953.

Is LFO 889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFO 889 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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