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401 CAL

1959 Morris 1000

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,506 mi
Last recorded8,506 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1959 Morris 100017,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration401 CAL
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 8,506 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 7,613 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 7,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 6,459 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 6,052 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 4,406 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 4,400 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 4,077 miles

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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401 CAL is a 1959 Morris 1000 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 17,307 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 401 CAL, 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 67 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 401 CAL?

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What year was 401 CAL registered?

401 CAL is a 1959 Morris 1000, first registered on 26 March 1959.

Is 401 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 401 CAL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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