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YED 423K

1972 Morris 1800

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,093 mi
Last recorded76,093 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris 180067,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYED 423K
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,093 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

floor pan covered in under body sealant

Fail 5 Jul 2017 76,091 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

floor pan covered in under body sealant

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,834 miles

under body heavily covered in under body sealant

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,375 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 73,362 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,299 miles

all welding repairs covered............

offside rear wheel bearing.............

Fail 1 Jul 2014 71,269 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 67,702 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,551 miles

How Reliable is the Morris 1800?

Based on 871 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
brake recording little or no effort 17
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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YED 423K is a 1972 Morris 1800 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 67,702 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YED 423K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YED 423K registered?

YED 423K is a 1972 Morris 1800, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is YED 423K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YED 423K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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