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AEW 288A

1961 Morris 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,533 mi
Last recorded25,533 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1961 Morris 100029,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEW 288A
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 25,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both headlamp images slightly deteriorated

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,301 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,224 miles

front wiper blades slightly smeary

slight play in n/s/f top joint

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,061 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 25,053 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,475 miles

all vehicle underbody weak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,287 miles

all chassis getting weak

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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AEW 288A is a 1961 Morris 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1961 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 29,149 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 AEW 288A, 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 65 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AEW 288A registered?

AEW 288A is a 1961 Morris 1000, first registered on 1 January 1961.

Is AEW 288A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEW 288A shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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