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URU 691J

1971 Morris 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,911 mi
Last recorded39,911 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 Morris 130044,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURU 691J
MakeMorris
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,911 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,790 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,761 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 39,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,475 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 39,381 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,199 miles

N/S rear tyre perished

Rear brake pipes very rusty

Slight front brake inbalance, indicating poor adjustment.

various corrosion starting

Pass 3 May 2006 38,794 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 38,779 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Morris 1300?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
brake binding 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake recording little or no effort 31
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URU 691J is a 1971 Morris 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Morris 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 44,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying URU 691J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was URU 691J registered?

URU 691J is a 1971 Morris 1300, first registered on 7 January 1971.

Is URU 691J safe to buy?

The MOT history for URU 691J 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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