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WBD 725H

1970 Morris 1000

Maroon Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,980 mi
Last recorded6,980 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Morris 100058,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBD 725H
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 6,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 6,931 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside trunion bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

rear cross member area's corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2017 6,922 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside trunion bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

rear cross member area's corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,128 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 69,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 6,900 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 6,887 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 6,849 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 6,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 6,732 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 6,657 miles

all tyres deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2010 6,656 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 6,595 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/damp at rack gaiters/various front suspension joint rubbers cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2009 6,588 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/damp at rack gaiters/various front suspension joint rubbers cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2008 6,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 6,243 miles

king pin sealing rubbers split on both sides

Fail 2 Jul 2007 6,243 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

king pin sealing rubbers split both sides

Pass 28 Jun 2006 6,119 miles

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

slight play steering column top bush/damp maround rack gaiters

Pass 12 Jul 2005 5,863 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 5,863 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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WBD 725H is a 1970 Morris 1000 in Maroon with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 58,060 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 WBD 725H, 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 56 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WBD 725H registered?

WBD 725H is a 1970 Morris 1000, first registered on 12 June 1970.

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