MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
nearside front lower inner body in engine bay area showing signs of advanced corrosion
steering wheel slightly damaged
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
nearside front lower inner body in engine bay area showing signs of advanced corrosion
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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