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RWL 445J

1971 Morris 1800

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,916 mi
Last recorded50,916 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris 180044,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 445J
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 50,916 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 50,914 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 50,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength /End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing /arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle heavy undersealed

Boot floor corroded

Nearside Front Inner Behind wing / 'A post area corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch / Fan cowling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Inner Behind wing / 'A post area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 50,112 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 50,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wheel arch patch not full welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded & holed within 30 cm seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/80R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,978 miles

How Reliable is the Morris 1800?

Based on 871 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
brake recording little or no effort 17
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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RWL 445J is a 1971 Morris 1800 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 44,488 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RWL 445J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RWL 445J registered?

RWL 445J is a 1971 Morris 1800, first registered on 11 January 1971.

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