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YTE 198L

1973 Morris 1800

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,915 mi
Last recorded71,915 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Morris 180052,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTE 198L
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced the chassis has been covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 71,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced the chassis has been covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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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YTE 198L is a 1973 Morris 1800 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 52,525 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 YTE 198L, 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 53 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YTE 198L?

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What year was YTE 198L registered?

YTE 198L is a 1973 Morris 1800, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is YTE 198L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTE 198L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YTE 198L have outstanding finance?

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