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VAM 43D

1966 Morris 1000

Green Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

804 mi
Last recorded804 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 1966 Morris 100032,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 43D
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 804 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 747 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 695 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 683 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 660 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 628 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 582 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 321 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 267 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 8 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,889 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 99,889 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 99,889 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 99,889 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 99,889 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 99,889 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2010 99,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 99,898 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 99,889 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 99,889 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 97,889 miles

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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VAM 43D is a 1966 Morris 1000 in Green with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1966 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 32,749 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAM 43D, 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 60 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAM 43D?

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What year was VAM 43D registered?

VAM 43D is a 1966 Morris 1000, first registered on 1 September 1966.

Is VAM 43D safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 43D shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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