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ABL 965J

1970 Morris Oxford

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,874 mi
Last recorded62,874 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Oxford50,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABL 965J
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,874 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 62,874 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering three holes (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front pannel (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,874 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,874 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 62,874 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,874 miles

Lift noted in kingpins.

N/S washer partially blocked.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,391 miles

Front bumper missing.

N/S/F outer sill corroded - non prescribed area.

O/S/F seat loose on runners - not insecure.

O/S/F under sill corroded - non prescribed area.

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

Slight lift noted in both front king pins.

Slight play noted to n/s steering arm joint.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 62,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

N/S/F outer sill corroded - non prescribed area.

O/S/F seat loose on runners - not insecure.

O/S/F under sill corroded - non prescribed area.

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

Slight lift noted in both front king pins.

Slight play noted to n/s steering arm joint.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,905 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 57,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

water pump leaking

nearside front mirror glass missing

How Reliable is the Morris Oxford?

Based on 6,890 MOT tests across 1,129 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
1,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 200
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 151
brake binding 146
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ABL 965J is a 1970 Morris Oxford in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 50,067 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 Oxford fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABL 965J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Oxford typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Oxford is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABL 965J registered?

ABL 965J is a 1970 Morris Oxford, first registered on 10 November 1970.

Is ABL 965J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABL 965J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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