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WRU 731K

1971 Morris 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,160 mi
Last recorded13,160 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris 130044,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRU 731K
MakeMorris
Model1300
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 13,160 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 11,116 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 9,371 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 7,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 3,744 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 3,717 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 1,766 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 405 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 97,403 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 97,390 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 95,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 91,783 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 91,783 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2006 88,356 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 88,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2006 88,345 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Morris 1300?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
brake binding 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake recording little or no effort 31
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WRU 731K is a 1971 Morris 1300 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1971 Morris 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 44,860 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WRU 731K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WRU 731K is a 1971 Morris 1300, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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