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WLJ 78J

1971 Morris Oxford

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,539 mi
Last recorded69,539 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Oxford55,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLJ 78J
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 69,539 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Apr 2018 69,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,646 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 65,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 65,072 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 64,266 miles

EXHAUST HAS TEMP REPAIR , ALL STEERING JOINTS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 4 Aug 2007 63,443 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT JOINTS , BRAKE HOSES PERISHED ,

Pass 20 May 2006 62,315 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Oxford?

Based on 6,890 MOT tests across 1,129 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
1,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 200
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 151
brake binding 146
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WLJ 78J is a 1971 Morris Oxford in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 55,515 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 Oxford fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WLJ 78J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Oxford typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Oxford is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WLJ 78J?

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What year was WLJ 78J registered?

WLJ 78J is a 1971 Morris Oxford, first registered on 13 July 1971.

Is WLJ 78J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLJ 78J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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