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FMD 963J

1970 Morris 1300

Brown Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,462 mi
Last recorded47,462 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Morris 130041,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMD 963J
MakeMorris
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 47,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides,top and bottom (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 43,025 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 41,703 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 38,104 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,415 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,272 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,919 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 36,461 miles

How Reliable is the Morris 1300?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
brake binding 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake recording little or no effort 31
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FMD 963J is a 1970 Morris 1300 in Brown with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1970 Morris 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 41,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMD 963J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Morris 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMD 963J registered?

FMD 963J is a 1970 Morris 1300, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is FMD 963J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMD 963J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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