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JSL 274

1957 Morris 1000

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,061 mi
Last recorded31,061 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1957 Morris 100048,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSL 274
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,030 miles

Oil leak

rear footbrakes just in balance ns100k os140k

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,016 miles

Offside front and offside rear tyres perished, not exposing cord.

Oil leak

Spare wheel is missing.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 31,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Spare wheel is missing.

Offside front and offside rear tyres perished, not exposing cord.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,011 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front rear floor corroded

front rear tyres cracking on walls

n/s front sunvisor can not be stowed in the of screen

n/s rear boot hinge loose nut missing

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2009 31,011 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front rear floor corroded

front rear tyres cracking on walls

n/s front sunvisor can not be stowed in the of screen

n/s rear boot hinge loose nut missing

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,924 miles

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2008 30,924 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,917 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 30,917 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,916 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear hub seal leaking oil

oil leak

How Reliable is the Morris 1000?

Based on 4,052 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 272
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 258
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
brake recording little or no effort 153
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JSL 274 is a 1957 Morris 1000 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1957 Morris 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 48,162 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JSL 274, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 69 years old, this Morris 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JSL 274 registered?

JSL 274 is a 1957 Morris 1000, first registered on 21 June 1957.

Is JSL 274 safe to buy?

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