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BSJ 977

1947 Morris Eight

Black Petrol 912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,652 mi
Last recorded54,652 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1947 Morris Eight52,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSJ 977
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1947
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine912cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,652 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 54,367 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s rear tyre cracked on sidewall but not to cords

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,367 miles

o/s rear tyre cracked on sidewall but not to cords

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,327 miles

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

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

n/s front wheel bearing has slight noise when spun

n/s rear tyre has cracking to sidewall but cords not visible

Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,858 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Eight?

Based on 915 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
91
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 25
Headlamp not working on main beam 19
brake recording little or no effort 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 17
brake binding 14
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BSJ 977 is a 1947 Morris Eight in Black with a 912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1947 Morris Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 52,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Eight fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSJ 977, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Eight typically stays on UK roads for around 91 years. At 79 years old, this Morris Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BSJ 977 registered?

BSJ 977 is a 1947 Morris Eight, first registered on 2 May 1947.

Is BSJ 977 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSJ 977 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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