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BS 9791

1979 Morris Oxford

Blue Petrol 1938cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,171 mi
Last recorded2,171 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 Morris Oxford5,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 9791
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,938cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2012 2,171 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 2,115 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 1,772 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 1,541 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 372 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 120 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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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BS 9791 is a 1979 Morris Oxford in Blue with a 1,938cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 5,544 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 BS 9791, 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 47 years old, this Morris Oxford is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BS 9791 registered?

BS 9791 is a 1979 Morris Oxford, first registered on 3 September 1979.

Is BS 9791 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS 9791 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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