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UOD 492J

1971 Morris 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,233 mi
Last recorded23,233 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris 130044,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 492J
MakeMorris
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 23,233 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 23,233 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,198 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 23,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,177 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 23,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,129 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 23,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,837 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 22,837 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drive coupling worn,offside front.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 22,457 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drive coupling worn,offside front.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,418 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 22,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,324 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 22,324 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,254 miles

floor corroded nearside front.

floor corroded offside front.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 22,254 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

floor corroded nearside front.

floor corroded offside front.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 22,193 miles

floor corroded offside front.

Fail 18 Jun 2007 22,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

floor corroded offside front

Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,779 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 21,779 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 21,140 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 21,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Morris 1300?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
brake binding 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake recording little or no effort 31
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UOD 492J is a 1971 Morris 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Morris 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 44,860 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UOD 492J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UOD 492J registered?

UOD 492J is a 1971 Morris 1300, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is UOD 492J safe to buy?

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