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VXC 728K

1971 Morris 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,667 mi
Last recorded62,667 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris 100059,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXC 728K
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 62,667 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 62,666 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 62,558 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,286 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 62,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,072 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,277 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 59,276 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,666 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,589 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 55,058 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 55,052 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 48,729 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 43,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,019 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,986 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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VXC 728K is a 1971 Morris 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXC 728K, 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 VXC 728K registered?

VXC 728K is a 1971 Morris 1000, first registered on 19 August 1971.

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