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SMO 223G

1968 Morris 1800

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,199 mi
Last recorded37,199 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1968 Morris 180014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMO 223G
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 37,199 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 37,133 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,356 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 26,420 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,146 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 25,142 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,067 miles

N/Side front top ball joint has lift

Fail 15 Sep 2011 22,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

N/Side front top ball joint has lift

Pass 17 Oct 2009 9,148 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 5,943 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 5,597 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 4,282 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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SMO 223G is a 1968 Morris 1800 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1968 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 14,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMO 223G, 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 58 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 SMO 223G registered?

SMO 223G is a 1968 Morris 1800, first registered on 31 December 1968.

Is SMO 223G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMO 223G shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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