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DRF 716K

1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

58,405 mi
Last recorded58,405 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van38,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRF 716K
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front seat belt button missing but ok

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seat belt button missing but OK.

all brake pipes greased/under sealed.

vehicle leaning to o/s.

wiper blades smearing slightly but ok

Fail 18 Nov 2016 58,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front seat belt button missing but ok

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front seat belt button missing but OK.

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

all brake pipes greased/under sealed.

vehicle leaning to o/s.

wiper blades smearing slightly but ok

Pass 26 May 2015 57,830 miles

chassis/underbody undersealed

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased/undersealed

front wheel bearings sound dry when rotated

nearside front outer sill/floor corroded/holed. Not prescribed area

seat belt catch, buttons missing

vehicle leaning to offside

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 13 May 2015 57,818 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased/undersealed

chassis/underbody undersealed

front wheel bearings sound dry when rotated

nearside front outer sill/floor corroded/holed. Not prescribed area

seat belt catch, buttons missing

vehicle leaning to offside

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,458 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to nearside outer sill

vehicle leaning noticeably to offside

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2013 57,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to nearside outer sill

vehicle leaning noticeably to offside

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,069 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,069 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/side and n/side inner sills rusting

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,430 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 8 Jun 2010 52,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,540 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,330 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 48,330 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,868 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 46,866 miles

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Morris 6 Cwt Van?

Based on 5,035 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
413
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 197
brake recording little or no effort 168
brake binding 164
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DRF 716K is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 38,669 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 6 Cwt Van fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRF 716K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 6 Cwt Van typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 6 Cwt Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DRF 716K is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 24 September 1971.

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