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TBO 558N

1974 Morris 1800

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,058 mi
Last recorded54,058 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1974 Morris 180049,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBO 558N
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 54,058 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,878 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,810 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,876 miles

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

floors corroding

front & rear suspension corroding

n/s & o/s/f inner wings & bulkhead corroding

outer sills corroding

play to steering rack

rear inner archs corroding

surface corrosion undere vehicle

Fail 20 Nov 2009 48,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

floors corroding

front & rear suspension corroding

n/s & o/s/f inner wings & bulkhead corroding

outer sills corroding

play to steering rack

rear inner archs corroding

surface corrosion undere vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

bulk head rusted

rust under car

Fail 20 Nov 2008 48,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

bulk head rusted

rust under car

How Reliable is the Morris 1800?

Based on 871 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
brake recording little or no effort 17
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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TBO 558N is a 1974 Morris 1800 in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 49,191 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBO 558N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 52 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TBO 558N registered?

TBO 558N is a 1974 Morris 1800, first registered on 14 August 1974.

Is TBO 558N safe to buy?

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