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VHN 478G

1968 Morris 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,517 mi
Last recorded66,517 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1968 Morris 130037,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHN 478G
MakeMorris
Model1300
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 66,517 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,621 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,089 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,276 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 59,276 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,285 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 57,274 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 55,229 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,136 miles

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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VHN 478G is a 1968 Morris 1300 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Morris 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 37,522 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHN 478G, 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 58 years old, this Morris 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHN 478G registered?

VHN 478G is a 1968 Morris 1300, first registered on 4 October 1968.

Is VHN 478G safe to buy?

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