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VHJ 274H

1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,221 mi
Last recorded90,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 274H
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,221 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body and chassis

Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,221 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 90,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 90,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 7,813 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 6,743 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

PRESCRIBED AREAS REPAIRED BUT NOT INAPPROPRIATELY

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

VEHICLE MODIFIED

Fail 22 Oct 2015 6,741 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings A POST (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

VEHICLE MODIFIED

Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,959 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 57,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 4,540 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 3,499 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 2,943 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 969 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate cracked

Slight noise in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Nov 2009 9,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate cracked

Slight noise in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 523 miles

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2008 523 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 2 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

minor corrosion to o/s inner sill (x2)

rear wheels close to bed

slight play at front wheels

Fail 27 Sep 2007 2 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

minor corrosion to o/s inner sill (x2)

rear wheels close to bed

slight play at front wheels

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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VHJ 274H is a 1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 59,760 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 VHJ 274H, 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 56 years old, this Morris 6 Cwt Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VHJ 274H is a 1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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