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XKM 813J

1971 Morris 1300

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,235 mi
Last recorded70,235 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2006
Typical for 1971 Morris 130044,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKM 813J
MakeMorris
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2006 70,235 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 70,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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XKM 813J is a 1971 Morris 1300 in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XKM 813J, 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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What year was XKM 813J registered?

XKM 813J is a 1971 Morris 1300, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is XKM 813J safe to buy?

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