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DPE 814J

1970 Morris 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,631 mi
Last recorded64,631 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1970 Morris 110048,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPE 814J
MakeMorris
Model1100
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,631 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 64,630 miles

Brake performance not tested binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 63,081 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 62,486 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 62,470 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,481 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,773 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,706 miles

rear suspension slightly soft

Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,546 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 59,543 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f floor area corroded but not within any perscribed areas

slight corrosion nsf inner wheel arch area

Pass 11 Oct 2006 59,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 59,121 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

propshaft defective

under wheel arch corrodding

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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DPE 814J 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 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPE 814J, 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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DPE 814J is a 1970 Morris 1100, first registered on 14 August 1970.

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