MOT Status
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82,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame to body/chassis floor rotten (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner bumper headlamp support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame to body/chassis floor rotten (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering rack noisy internally when operated
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on front valance
Front Position lamp not working Both front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low Both low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan/support rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill not connected to outer sill. Needs welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Position lamp not working Both rear position lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes gone hard and knocking/play (Both front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front valance heavily corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fuel system component leaking Next to carburetor (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Outer sills heavy under seal and underside
washers weak
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch area
corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch area
n/s/f wheel arch corroded
o/s/f wheel arch corroded
How Reliable is the Morris 1800?
Based on 871 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TNK 962J is a 1971 Morris 1800 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1971 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 44,488 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 TNK 962J, 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 55 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TNK 962J is a 1971 Morris 1800, first registered on 1 April 1971.
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