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SWL 563J

1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van38,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWL 563J
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 84,938 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 84,936 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 84,855 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 84,730 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,630 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 84,501 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 84,388 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 84,386 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,269 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,078 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 83,803 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 83,305 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 83,297 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,584 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 82,584 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,750 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,048 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 81,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,133 miles

chassis & floor extensivly patched

Pass 20 Nov 2008 76,735 miles

EXSTENSIVE WELDING REPAIR TO CHASSIS AND BODY (PATCH APON PATCH)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 76,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 73,575 miles

EXSTENSIVE WELDING REPAIR TO CHASSIS AND BODY (PATCH APON PATCH)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear floor corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2007 73,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

EXSTENSIVE WELDING REPAIR TO CHASSIS AND BODY (PATCH APON PATCH)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear floor corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2006 70,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exstensive welding repair to chassis and body (patch apon patch)

offside front foot well corroded (not within prescribed area)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Nov 2005 67,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis welded patch apon patch

oil leak

slight imbalance recorded from front brakes (16%)

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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SWL 563J is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 38,669 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 SWL 563J, 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 55 years old, this Morris 6 Cwt Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SWL 563J registered?

SWL 563J is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 2 June 1971.

Is SWL 563J safe to buy?

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