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BYC 225J

1970 Morris 1000

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,958 mi
Last recorded52,958 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 Morris 100058,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYC 225J
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,958 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front suspension bushes worn

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre limit and perished

rear indicators pale

rear spring bushes worn

surface rust nearside front floor

Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,506 miles

o/s front tyre worn to 1.6 mm outer edge

suspension bushes front and rear in poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2018 51,504 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre worn to 1.6 mm outer edge

suspension bushes front and rear in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,761 miles

Oil leak rear axle n/s ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 50,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail gearbox mount (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak rear axle n/s ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,506 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 50,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort due to bearing seal leaking (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,940 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 49,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,007 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 89,984 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,343 miles

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

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

front brake pipe needs securing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,948 miles

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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BYC 225J is a 1970 Morris 1000 in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1970 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 58,060 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYC 225J, 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 56 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYC 225J registered?

BYC 225J is a 1970 Morris 1000, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is BYC 225J safe to buy?

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