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FWJ 764J

1970 Morris 1800

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,932 mi
Last recorded20,932 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris 180040,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWJ 764J
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 20,932 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 20,108 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2016 19,820 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2015 19,332 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 18,610 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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Fail 29 Jan 2014 18,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL GOOD BUT REQ WAX OIL GREASE TO PRETECT FURTHER PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE

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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FWJ 764J is a 1970 Morris 1800 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FWJ 764J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWJ 764J registered?

FWJ 764J is a 1970 Morris 1800, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is FWJ 764J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWJ 764J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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