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MWP 579K

1972 Morris 1000

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,707 mi
Last recorded74,707 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1972 Morris 100023,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWP 579K
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2010 74,707 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage slightly corroded (3.3.A.1a)

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

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,707 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage slightly corroded (3.3.A.1a)

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

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 75,473 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2008 75,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,922 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 73,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 73,421 miles

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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MWP 579K is a 1972 Morris 1000 in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 23,553 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 MWP 579K, 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 54 years old, this Morris 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MWP 579K registered?

MWP 579K is a 1972 Morris 1000, first registered on 9 May 1972.

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