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RM 208

1924 Morris Cowley

Brown Petrol 1465cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,628 mi
Last recorded5,628 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1924 Morris Cowley5,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM 208
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1924
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,465cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2011 5,628 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 5,628 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 5,600 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 59,343 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

slight wear in steering box

Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,343 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

slight wear in steering box

Pass 18 Aug 2008 5,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,464 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 53,769 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Cowley?

Based on 2,690 MOT tests across 515 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
187
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
Stop lamp not working 13
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RM 208 is a 1924 Morris Cowley in Brown with a 1,465cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1924 Morris Cowley models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 5,390 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 Cowley fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RM 208, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Cowley typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 102 years old, this Morris Cowley is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RM 208?

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What year was RM 208 registered?

RM 208 is a 1924 Morris Cowley, first registered on 11 June 1924.

Is RM 208 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RM 208 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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