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VLJ 459J

1971 Morris 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,414 mi
Last recorded45,414 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris 110047,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLJ 459J
MakeMorris
Model1100
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 45,414 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and floor (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 41,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

general corrosion underneath and around vehicle

nearside steering rack inner joint has play

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 18 Aug 2015 41,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

general corrosion underneath and around vehicle

nearside steering rack inner joint has play

non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 27 Jul 2015 41,198 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside steering rack inner joint has play

Pass 1 Aug 2014 36,964 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

a lot of welding done on car

offside rear bottom of wheel arch rusty and holed

Fail 21 Jul 2014 36,958 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

a lot of welding done on car

offside rear bottom of wheel arch rusty and holed

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,661 miles

Spare tyre defective

a lot of welding done on car

offside front wing rusty at bottom

Fail 23 May 2013 36,658 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Spare tyre defective

a lot of welding done on car

offside front wing rusty at bottom

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,430 miles

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

bottom of offside front wing rusty

welding been on car

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,984 miles

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

Oil leak

boot flooring rusted and holed

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,220 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,403 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,941 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

How Reliable is the Morris 1100?

Based on 3,605 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 171
brake recording little or no effort 141
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 138
brake binding 125
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VLJ 459J is a 1971 Morris 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 Morris 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 47,030 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 1100 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLJ 459J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VLJ 459J registered?

VLJ 459J is a 1971 Morris 1100, first registered on 24 March 1971.

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