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MH 8549

1925 Morris Cowley

Yellow Petrol 1479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,272 mi
Last recorded2,272 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1925 Morris Cowley4,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH 8549
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1925
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 2,272 miles

Vehicle manufactured with rear wheel brakes only. Front axle exempt from braking requirements.

Fail 9 Sep 2026 2,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn king pin bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn king pin bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle manufactured with rear wheel brakes only. Front axle exempt from braking requirements.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 1,310 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 1,298 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 1,271 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 1,241 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 1,228 miles

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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MH 8549 is a 1925 Morris Cowley in Yellow with a 1,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1925 Morris Cowley models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.2% with a typical mileage of 4,616 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 Cowley fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH 8549, 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 101 years old, this Morris Cowley is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MH 8549?

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What year was MH 8549 registered?

MH 8549 is a 1925 Morris Cowley, first registered on 6 July 1925.

Is MH 8549 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH 8549 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MH 8549 have outstanding finance?

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