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OML 744K

1972 Morris 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,640 mi
Last recorded37,640 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Morris 130037,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOML 744K
MakeMorris
Model1300
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,640 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all four tyres perishing on tread

slight play in steering column

Fail 12 Jun 2023 37,640 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all four tyres perishing on tread

slight play in steering column

Pass 28 Mar 2022 37,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear/upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 37,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear/upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 37,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 37,468 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested Non start end of test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,444 miles

All tyres slightly perishing around the circumference

Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,326 miles

vehicle fully undersealed underside. limited vision on condition of chassis, suspension, pipes etc

Fail 26 Mar 2019 37,318 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Suspension slightly low on offside front & offside rear

vehicle fully undersealed underside. limited vision on condition of chassis, suspension, pipes etc

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,112 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 37,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rears, trailing arm bush/pin (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,940 miles

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

Front brakes dragging slightly.

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S. (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot slightly perished. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing N/S & O/S. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 Chips in screen. (8.3.1a)

windscreen wipers smeary.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,581 miles

All brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

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

Nearside Slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Brakes slightly binding

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 36,581 miles

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

All brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

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

Nearside Slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Brakes slightly binding

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,348 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 36,348 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,006 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,706 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,366 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 35,006 miles

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

Center exhaust mounting in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 34,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,829 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,437 miles

both track rod ends boots split

front brake inballance of 23% limit is 25%

Pass 8 Dec 2005 32,779 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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OML 744K is a 1972 Morris 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Morris 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 37,848 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OML 744K, 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 54 years old, this Morris 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OML 744K is a 1972 Morris 1300, first registered on 25 May 1972.

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