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MMU 287C

1965 Morris 1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,152 mi
Last recorded62,152 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1965 Morris 100063,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMU 287C
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,139 miles

Oil leak to engine and gearbox

Slight bind to n/side front wheel

Slight weep to n/side rear axle seal

Surface corrosion appearing to both front floor pans

n/side rear tyre perishing

o/side front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,931 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 58,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,848 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 58,848 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 58,664 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2013 58,664 miles

n/side rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,574 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 58,563 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 58,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,453 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,310 miles

cars unerside weak extensive welding carried out

Fail 12 Dec 2008 58,297 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

cars complete structure weak heavy underseal hiding full inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2007 546,470 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 546,470 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 47,124 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 47,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 42,258 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 42,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise oil on back plate n/s/r

oil leak

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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MMU 287C is a 1965 Morris 1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1965 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 63,702 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MMU 287C, 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 61 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MMU 287C registered?

MMU 287C is a 1965 Morris 1000, first registered on 22 April 1965.

Is MMU 287C safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMU 287C shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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