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WHW 280H

1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,590 mi
Last recorded61,590 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van59,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHW 280H
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 61,590 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 61,463 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 60,982 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 60,431 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,311 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 60,311 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,116 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,821 miles

front brakes are grabbing slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2014 56,653 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,519 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 55,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,757 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,083 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,251 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 53,248 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,987 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,301 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 50,134 miles

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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WHW 280H is a 1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHW 280H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WHW 280H?

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What year was WHW 280H registered?

WHW 280H is a 1970 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 22 April 1970.

Is WHW 280H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHW 280H shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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