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ADO 16G

1969 Morris 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,584 mi
Last recorded62,584 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1969 Morris 130042,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADO 16G
MakeMorris
Model1300
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 62,584 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 62,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working stay on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in osf suspension rod

Pass 28 Aug 2024 60,457 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed - just outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension rod has slight play at inner attachment (fixing on to lower arm)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 60,457 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap is of temporary push-in type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed - just outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension rod has slight play at inner attachment (fixing on to lower arm)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill - holed corrosion - outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel hose (into & out of pump) heavily perished & split

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,572 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,317 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,928 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,558 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 57,558 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Morris 1300?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
brake binding 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake recording little or no effort 31
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ADO 16G is a 1969 Morris 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1969 Morris 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 42,333 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADO 16G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 57 years old, this Morris 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADO 16G registered?

ADO 16G is a 1969 Morris 1300, first registered on 1 November 1969.

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