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UPX 520F

1968 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,659 mi
Last recorded22,659 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1968 Morris 6 Cwt Van49,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPX 520F
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 22,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 22,404 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 22,404 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 21,746 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 21,497 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 21,466 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 21,184 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 21,184 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 20,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2020 20,919 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2019 20,056 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE HAS OIL SEAL LEAKING.

Offside HAND BRAKE READING LOWER THAN OFFSIDE.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 19,096 miles

advise vehicle is covererd in underseal on underside

Fail 22 Jan 2018 19,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise vehicle is covererd in underseal on underside

Pass 25 Jan 2017 17,622 miles

advise wet at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2016 16,408 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE HAS OIL ON SURFACE

Fail 7 Jan 2016 16,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE HAS OIL ON SURFACE

Pass 28 Jan 2015 14,571 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 13,523 miles

all tyres badly perished

n/s rear hub seal leaking

Fail 14 Jan 2014 13,523 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres badly perished

brake fluid level low

n/s rear hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2012 12,167 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 11,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 10,998 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 10,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 9,415 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

f/wipers slightly smearing screen

minor splits front tie bar/anti roll b ar b ushes

n/s f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s washer jet partially blocked

notrd knock from steering

o/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 12 Nov 2009 9,405 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

f/wipers slightly smearing screen

long h/brake travel

minor splits front tie bar/anti roll b ar b ushes

n/s f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s washer jet partially blocked

notrd knock from steering

o/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 22 Nov 2008 9,050 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres wearing slightly outer edges

long h/brake travel but efficient

minor split o/s/f shock absorber bush

minor splits front tie bar/anti roll bar bushes

noted knock from steering

Pass 24 Nov 2007 7,061 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 5,381 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 5,381 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2005 2,672 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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UPX 520F is a 1968 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1968 Morris 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 49,876 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 UPX 520F, 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 58 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 UPX 520F registered?

UPX 520F is a 1968 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 11 January 1968.

Is UPX 520F safe to buy?

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