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TSC 485J

1970 Morris 1800

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,335 mi
Last recorded25,335 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1970 Morris 180040,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSC 485J
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 25,335 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 25,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 24,571 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 24,565 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 23,656 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 21,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,228 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 18,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,069 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 13,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,966 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,669 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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TSC 485J is a 1970 Morris 1800 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 40,567 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 TSC 485J, 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 56 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 TSC 485J registered?

TSC 485J is a 1970 Morris 1800, first registered on 6 August 1970.

Is TSC 485J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSC 485J shows 15 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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