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DOR 156K

1971 Morris 1800

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,399 mi
Last recorded44,399 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris 180044,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOR 156K
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 44,399 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 44,396 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,642 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,144 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,424 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,395 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 38,215 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,405 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 37,402 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

power steering pump noisy

How Reliable is the Morris 1800?

Based on 871 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
brake recording little or no effort 17
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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DOR 156K is a 1971 Morris 1800 in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 44,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOR 156K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DOR 156K registered?

DOR 156K is a 1971 Morris 1800, first registered on 12 November 1971.

Is DOR 156K safe to buy?

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