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YVS 481

1962 Morris 1000

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,459 mi
Last recorded95,459 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1962 Morris 100046,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVS 481
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,459 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 95,248 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

boot floor showing signs of advanced corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2011 95,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

boot floor showing signs of advanced corrosion

offside and nearside inner wing area in engine bay showing signs of advanced corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2010 95,367 miles

nearside front lower inner body in engine bay area showing signs of advanced corrosion

steering wheel slightly damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2010 95,367 miles

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

nearside front lower inner body in engine bay area showing signs of advanced corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,024 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

n/s/r lower body holed at front of wing but not in prescribed area and o/s slightly corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2009 95,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front both sides inner wings corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

n/s/f floor corroded but not considered excessive

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

o/s/f floor corroded and hole but not in prescribed area

rear both sides inner wings corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2008 94,893 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 94,358 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 94,265 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 94,265 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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YVS 481 is a 1962 Morris 1000 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1962 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 46,143 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YVS 481, 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 64 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YVS 481 registered?

YVS 481 is a 1962 Morris 1000, first registered on 5 July 1962.

Is YVS 481 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVS 481 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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