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VMR 959K

1971 Morris 1800

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,905 mi
Last recorded88,905 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris 180044,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMR 959K
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 88,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 84,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 82,255 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,447 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 78,321 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 76,482 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,116 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 71,630 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,499 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 65,610 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 64,346 miles

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,858 miles

How Reliable is the Morris 1800?

Based on 871 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
brake recording little or no effort 17
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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VMR 959K is a 1971 Morris 1800 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMR 959K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VMR 959K?

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What year was VMR 959K registered?

VMR 959K is a 1971 Morris 1800, first registered on 16 August 1971.

Is VMR 959K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMR 959K shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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