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DPK 295J

1970 Morris 1800

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,681 mi
Last recorded58,681 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris 180040,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPK 295J
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 58,681 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 57,672 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,224 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 56,666 miles

Centre exhaust hanger is deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 56,666 miles

Centre exhaust hanger is deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 56,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 56,011 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 55,996 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,484 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,480 miles

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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DPK 295J is a 1970 Morris 1800 in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1970 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 40,567 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPK 295J, 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 56 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DPK 295J registered?

DPK 295J is a 1970 Morris 1800, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is DPK 295J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPK 295J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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