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YMT 974H

1970 Morris 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,269 mi
Last recorded70,269 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris 100058,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMT 974H
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) both sides (2.4.B.4)

Rear Oil leak deferential ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,813 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,061 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sign of corrosion rear floor

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,880 miles

sign of corrosion rear floor

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,662 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,837 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,639 miles

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

slight play in steering rack n/side

Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,086 miles

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

How Reliable is the Morris 1000?

Based on 4,052 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 272
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 258
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
brake recording little or no effort 153
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YMT 974H is a 1970 Morris 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 58,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YMT 974H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 56 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YMT 974H registered?

YMT 974H is a 1970 Morris 1000, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is YMT 974H safe to buy?

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