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MSK 191

1957 Morris 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

700 mi
Last recorded700 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1957 Morris 100048,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSK 191
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 700 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 430 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 418 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 210 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES AND RUBBERS CRACKING AND WEAK...

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 187 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL PANEL BY FRONT LEAF SPRING MOUNT... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT LEAF SPRING MOUNTING... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

FRONT SUSPENSION RUBBERS AND BOOTS CRACKING WEAK AND SOFT...

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,999 miles

EXHAUST TOUCHING BODY AT FRONT...

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING...

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,862 miles

EXHAUST HITTING ON FRONT CHASSIS LEG...

PLASTIC FUEL HOSE FITTED...

Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,570 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle,unable to see all welding corrosion due to heavy under seal/sealant (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust front pipe touching body

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres showing age related cracks in tread

n/s/f + o/s/f wiper arm springs worn + blades to arm fixtures

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when spun

one o/s gear box cross member bolt snapped only one securing member now

Fail 18 Jul 2017 85,551 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle,unable to see all welding corrosion due to heavy under seal/sealant (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust front pipe touching body

n/s/f + o/s/f & o/s/r tyres showing age related cracks in tread

n/s/f + o/s/f wiper arm springs worn + blades to arm fixtures

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when spun

one o/s gear box cross member bolt snapped only one securing member now

Pass 14 May 2013 84,695 miles

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

Exhaust front pipe touching body

Gearbox cross member loose and bolts missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wiper arm springs getting weak

Pass 25 May 2012 84,318 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 18 May 2012 84,318 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front exhaust hitting body

Slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 13 May 2011 84,019 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 83,517 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2010 83,517 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,238 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

battery is in poor condition

both rear shock absorbers have slight end float in their lever arm spindles

main beam tell-tale lamp is not working

Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,231 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 83,099 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 83,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 82,988 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 82,988 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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MSK 191 is a 1957 Morris 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1957 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 48,162 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 MSK 191, 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 69 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MSK 191 registered?

MSK 191 is a 1957 Morris 1000, first registered on 28 June 1957.

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