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VTU 900J

1971 Morris 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

14,147 mi
Last recorded14,147 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris 100059,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTU 900J
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 14,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 11,146 miles

Rear tyres cracked on inside wall

Pass 13 Apr 2017 10,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,937 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 7,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 5,402 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 3,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 3,320 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 3,320 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear springs weak

corrosion under osf wheel arch

welding under vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 22 Sep 2008 2,970 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 2,178 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 905 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 603 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

fitted nearside brake lamp bulb

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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VTU 900J is a 1971 Morris 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VTU 900J, 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 VTU 900J registered?

VTU 900J is a 1971 Morris 1000, first registered on 17 February 1971.

Is VTU 900J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTU 900J shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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