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WHJ 131J

1970 Morris 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,633 mi
Last recorded1,633 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1970 Morris 100058,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 131J
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 1,633 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 1,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

oil leak from back of rear brake halfshafts

steering rack leaking oil

Pass 12 Nov 2007 1,342 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 1,342 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 989 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 968 miles

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

Centre Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

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

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

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

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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WHJ 131J is a 1970 Morris 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WHJ 131J, 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 WHJ 131J registered?

WHJ 131J is a 1970 Morris 1000, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is WHJ 131J safe to buy?

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