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BSK 553

1970 Morris 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,314 mi
Last recorded56,314 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris 110048,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 553
MakeMorris
Model1100
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,314 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 56,310 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Underneath the length of the vehicle (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty Fitted and innop (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rearmost sub-frame mtg area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wing within area of sub-frame mtg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing Rearmost insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Handbrake lever in fwd position. Seized (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rearmost sub-frame mtg area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is very badly corroded underneath

Pass 12 May 2016 55,522 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 55,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing pad retaining pin (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Radius arm missing bump stop (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 14 Apr 2014 52,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,777 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 22 Mar 2013 507,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,638 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 49,638 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,544 miles

all welding appears to be done and is heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Dec 2010 49,544 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

How Reliable is the Morris 1100?

Based on 3,605 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 171
brake recording little or no effort 141
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 138
brake binding 125
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BSK 553 is a 1970 Morris 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1970 Morris 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 48,646 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 1100 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSK 553, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Morris 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BSK 553 registered?

BSK 553 is a 1970 Morris 1100, first registered on 1 November 1970.

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The MOT history for BSK 553 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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