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TSR 791J

1971 Morris 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,681 mi
Last recorded52,681 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris 100059,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSR 791J
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 52,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately leaf spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 52,673 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired leaf spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately leaf spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding front t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,375 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 17 Aug 2015 50,375 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose to cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,014 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 50,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot floor holed at offside

rubber seal missing at nearside front lower trunion

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,888 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 49,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,829 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 49,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2011 49,363 miles

Bth front tyres starting to perish and mishape slightly

Pass 28 May 2010 48,540 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 47,837 miles

both front tyres perished

How Reliable is the Morris 1000?

Based on 4,052 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 272
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 258
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
brake recording little or no effort 153
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TSR 791J is a 1971 Morris 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1971 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 59,368 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSR 791J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TSR 791J registered?

TSR 791J is a 1971 Morris 1000, first registered on 13 April 1971.

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