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SDM 620M

1973 Morris 1800

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,296 mi
Last recorded95,296 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1973 Morris 180052,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDM 620M
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,296 miles

inner rear sills corroded

sills and under floor undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2015 94,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 94,771 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long footbrake travel

long park brake travel

some metal brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Fail 13 Dec 2012 94,769 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 94,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all metal brake pipes greased

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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SDM 620M is a 1973 Morris 1800 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 52,525 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 SDM 620M, 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 53 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SDM 620M registered?

SDM 620M is a 1973 Morris 1800, first registered on 27 September 1973.

Is SDM 620M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDM 620M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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