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RED 946

1971 Morris 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

18,984 mi
Last recorded18,984 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris 110047,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRED 946
MakeMorris
Model1100
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 18,984 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 18,927 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 18,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 18,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 18,848 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 18,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside effort is lower than the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 18,636 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 18,572 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,395 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,199 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,002 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 17,804 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2014 17,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 15,366 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 15,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 12,810 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside inner wheelarch slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 10,356 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust support strap broken

offside front lower suspension joint has slight play

prop shaft rear universal joint has slight play

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 10,354 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust support strap broken

offside front lower suspension joint has slight play

prop shaft rear universal joint has slight play

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 8,300 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 8,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2009 6,009 miles

Oil leak

floor slightly corroded

rear door frame slightly deteriorated

wing mirrors slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2009 6,008 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

floor slightly corroded

rear door frame slightly deteriorated

wing mirrors slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2008 3,610 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 3,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 828 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 99,084 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 99,080 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Morris 1100?

Based on 3,605 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 171
brake recording little or no effort 141
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 138
brake binding 125
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RED 946 is a 1971 Morris 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1971 Morris 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 47,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris 1100 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RED 946, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RED 946 is a 1971 Morris 1100, first registered on 15 September 1971.

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