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YOR 738J

1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,430 mi
Last recorded60,430 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van38,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOR 738J
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,430 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,424 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 60,424 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,420 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 60,420 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,416 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 60,415 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 60,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,226 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in nearside front trunion (suspension)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 60,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in nearside front trunion (suspension)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,965 miles

engine oil sump dented slightly

rubber fuel pipe from tank deteriorated/cracked

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 2 Sep 2011 59,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres deteriorated

engine oil sump dented

rubber fuel pipe from tank deteriorated/cracked

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,963 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,387 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,374 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,345 miles

How Reliable is the Morris 6 Cwt Van?

Based on 5,035 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
413
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 197
brake recording little or no effort 168
brake binding 164
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YOR 738J is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 38,669 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 6 Cwt Van fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YOR 738J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 6 Cwt Van typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 6 Cwt Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YOR 738J registered?

YOR 738J is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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