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RFF 879

1954 Morris Oxford

Green Petrol 1476cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

11,904 mi
Last recorded11,904 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1954 Morris Oxford48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFF 879
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,476cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 11,904 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 11,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 9,922 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 7,865 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 6,065 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,291 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,909 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 75,909 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,872 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 75,872 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,842 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR SPRINGS FRONT BUSHES DETERIATED

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 75,741 miles

nearside front swivel/fulcrum pin slight wear

Fail 28 May 2010 75,728 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

n/s lower swivel-rulcrum pin slight wear

Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,715 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 75,598 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 75,598 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 75,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 74,695 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Oxford?

Based on 6,890 MOT tests across 1,129 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
1,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 200
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 151
brake binding 146
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RFF 879 is a 1954 Morris Oxford in Green with a 1,476cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1954 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 Oxford fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFF 879, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Oxford typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 72 years old, this Morris Oxford is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RFF 879?

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What year was RFF 879 registered?

RFF 879 is a 1954 Morris Oxford, first registered on 10 April 1954.

Is RFF 879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFF 879 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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