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EJG 145L

1971 Morris 1800

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,812 mi
Last recorded64,812 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Morris 180044,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJG 145L
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2010 64,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on offside front inner wing by bumper mounts

small split on brake pedal anti slip

Pass 19 May 2010 64,582 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on offside front inner wing by bumper mounts

small split on brake pedal anti slip

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 64,271 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 64,030 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 63,705 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 63,289 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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EJG 145L is a 1971 Morris 1800 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EJG 145L, 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 EJG 145L registered?

EJG 145L is a 1971 Morris 1800, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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