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ATJ 912J

1970 Morris Oxford

Green Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

12,585 mi
Last recorded12,585 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Oxford50,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATJ 912J
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 12,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 11,060 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 9,891 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 8,843 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive From front of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 7,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 6,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 4,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 2,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 1,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 311 miles

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

slight play in idler arm

Pass 7 Mar 2015 5,412 miles

parking brake imbalance

Pass 15 Mar 2014 4,727 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 4,048 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 2,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 2,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 1,082 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 96,822 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 96,822 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 95,189 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 24 Mar 2007 93,836 miles

slight play in near side track rod end front

Pass 23 Mar 2006 92,457 miles

slight play in near side front track rod end

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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ATJ 912J is a 1970 Morris Oxford in Green with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ATJ 912J, 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.

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What year was ATJ 912J registered?

ATJ 912J is a 1970 Morris Oxford, first registered on 26 October 1970.

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