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MSL 780

1958 Morris 1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,348 mi
Last recorded81,348 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1958 Morris 10003,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 780
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,348 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 81,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) 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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MSL 780 is a 1958 Morris 1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1958 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 3,990 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 MSL 780, 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 68 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MSL 780 registered?

MSL 780 is a 1958 Morris 1000, first registered on 13 March 1958.

Is MSL 780 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSL 780 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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