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RJO 289J

1971 Morris Oxford

Beige Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,613 mi
Last recorded5,613 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Oxford55,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 289J
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2017 5,613 miles

Exhaust becoming weak

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting/front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 5,031 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight noise

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock unit has slight oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 4,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 3,404 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 3,286 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 2,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all welding repairs undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2011 2,155 miles

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

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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RJO 289J is a 1971 Morris Oxford in Beige with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 55,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJO 289J, 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 55 years old, this Morris Oxford is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJO 289J registered?

RJO 289J is a 1971 Morris Oxford, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is RJO 289J safe to buy?

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