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PMB 989H

1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,687 mi
Last recorded70,687 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 989H
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,687 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 70,687 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,376 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 13 Feb 2017 70,086 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,887 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 69,887 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 69,719 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,580 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 69,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 69,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 69,482 miles

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

Offside front tyre perishing on outer side wall

Nearside front tyre perishing on outer side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,359 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 69,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2009 69,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,156 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 68,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 68,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 68,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Morris 6 Cwt Van?

Based on 5,035 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
413
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 197
brake recording little or no effort 168
brake binding 164
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PMB 989H is a 1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 59,760 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 6 Cwt Van fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PMB 989H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 6 Cwt Van typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Morris 6 Cwt Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PMB 989H registered?

PMB 989H is a 1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 April 1970.

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