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PHJ 653G

1968 Morris 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

68,782 mi
Last recorded68,782 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1968 Morris 100030,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 653G
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 68,782 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 6,519 miles

Nearside Lower wood starting to rot

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

Offside Lower wood starting to rot

Rear wood starting to rot

oil leaks

Fail 24 Jun 2016 6,519 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower wood starting to rot

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

Offside Lower wood starting to rot

Rear wood starting to rot

oil leaks

Fail 26 May 2016 6,519 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower wood starting to rot

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

Offside Lower wood starting to rot

Rear lower wood starting to rot

oil leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2015 6,281 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear suspension arm has play in bottom ball joint

Pass 18 Feb 2014 4,650 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 4,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 2,255 miles

tyres pershing

Fail 21 Feb 2013 2,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres pershing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,866 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 95,899 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 95,718 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 95,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

under side of car can not be checked very well under sealed very thick

Fail 30 Mar 2010 95,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2009 95,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,150 miles

vehicle covered in underseal hard to check for corrosion .many plates on vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2009 95,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

vehicle covered in underseal hard to check for corrosion .many plates on vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2008 94,360 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 94,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,294 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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PHJ 653G is a 1968 Morris 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1968 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 30,117 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 PHJ 653G, 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 58 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PHJ 653G registered?

PHJ 653G is a 1968 Morris 1000, first registered on 21 August 1968.

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