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OLD 378L

1972 Morris 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,050 mi
Last recorded64,050 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1972 Morris 130037,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLD 378L
MakeMorris
Model1300
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,050 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 64,045 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 59,446 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 55,103 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside ouer sill starting to decay

Fail 22 Feb 2006 55,092 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

decay in o/s floor

How Reliable is the Morris 1300?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
brake binding 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake recording little or no effort 31
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OLD 378L is a 1972 Morris 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Morris 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 37,848 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLD 378L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Morris 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OLD 378L registered?

OLD 378L is a 1972 Morris 1300, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is OLD 378L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLD 378L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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