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BYD 948J

1970 Morris 1100

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,232 mi
Last recorded69,232 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 Morris 110048,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYD 948J
MakeMorris
Model1100
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,232 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 69,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail Trunnion (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,518 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 66,444 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,321 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,789 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 51,278 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,927 miles

thick underbody protective coating prevents thorough inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,832 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,730 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 50,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 50,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,430 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,265 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 50,265 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BYD 948J is a 1970 Morris 1100 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BYD 948J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYD 948J registered?

BYD 948J is a 1970 Morris 1100, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is BYD 948J safe to buy?

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