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GL 2774

1991 Morris Eight

Red Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,571 mi
Last recorded21,571 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL 2774
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,571 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2011 21,522 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,402 miles

slight movement in front axle beam to kingpins

Pass 19 Sep 2005 21,335 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 21,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Morris Eight?

Based on 915 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
91
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 25
Headlamp not working on main beam 19
brake recording little or no effort 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 17
brake binding 14
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GL 2774 is a 1991 Morris Eight in Red with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Morris Eight fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL 2774, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Eight typically stays on UK roads for around 91 years. At 35 years old, this Morris Eight is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL 2774 registered?

GL 2774 is a 1991 Morris Eight, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is GL 2774 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL 2774 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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