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XY 1770

1983 Morris Cowley

Beige Petrol 1548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,021 mi
Last recorded3,021 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXY 1770
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,548cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 May 2012 3,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 3,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 3,021 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 3,021 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Cowley?

Based on 2,690 MOT tests across 515 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
187
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
Stop lamp not working 13
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XY 1770 is a 1983 Morris Cowley in Beige with a 1,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Morris Cowley fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XY 1770, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Cowley typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 43 years old, this Morris Cowley is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of XY 1770?

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What year was XY 1770 registered?

XY 1770 is a 1983 Morris Cowley, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is XY 1770 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XY 1770 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XY 1770 have outstanding finance?

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