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TDB 970J

1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

8,530 mi
Last recorded8,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van38,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDB 970J
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 8,530 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 8,480 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 8,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 8,308 miles

Offside Rear floor rusty by wheel arch

Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,120 miles

Offside Front Lower trunnion has play

Fail 3 Jul 2017 8,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower trunnion has play

Pass 8 Jul 2016 7,935 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 7,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 7,627 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 7,626 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,393 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 7,393 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 7,391 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side wing mirror missing

Fail 16 May 2012 7,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side wing mirror missing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 7,338 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 7,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 7,335 miles

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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TDB 970J is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TDB 970J, 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.

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What year was TDB 970J registered?

TDB 970J is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 2 March 1971.

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