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MVO 448K

1972 Morris 1800

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,532 mi
Last recorded62,532 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris 180067,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 448K
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,532 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately within most prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,708 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,624 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight lift in nearside of rack

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,194 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,393 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,055 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

lots of welding and under seal on underside of vehicle but no apparent signs of corrosion in perscribed areas

Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,055 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

lots of welding and under seal on underside of vehicle but no apparent signs of corrosion in perscribed areas

Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,130 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,904 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 47,904 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,425 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 44,068 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 44,068 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Morris 1800?

Based on 871 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
brake recording little or no effort 17
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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MVO 448K is a 1972 Morris 1800 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 67,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MVO 448K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MVO 448K registered?

MVO 448K is a 1972 Morris 1800, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is MVO 448K safe to buy?

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