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8299 PG

1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,449 mi
Last recorded46,449 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van38,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8299 PG
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,449 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,355 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 46,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold / centre section and back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

gear box has an oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 46,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,229 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 43,345 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,345 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,989 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,973 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,392 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 40,038 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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8299 PG is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 8299 PG, 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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8299 PG is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 27 October 1971.

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