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MJ 8370

1935 Morris Eight

Black Petrol 913cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,361 mi
Last recorded30,361 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1935 Morris Eight27,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ 8370
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1935
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine913cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 30,361 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 30,026 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 30,024 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 29,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 29,464 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 29,185 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 29,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 28,554 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 28,322 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 28,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 27,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 27,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 27,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,953 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,390 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 26,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 25,063 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Eight?

Based on 915 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
91
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 25
Headlamp not working on main beam 19
brake recording little or no effort 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 17
brake binding 14
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MJ 8370 is a 1935 Morris Eight in Black with a 913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1935 Morris Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 27,154 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 Eight fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ 8370, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Eight typically stays on UK roads for around 91 years. At 91 years old, this Morris Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ 8370 registered?

MJ 8370 is a 1935 Morris Eight, first registered on 27 August 1935.

Is MJ 8370 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ 8370 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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