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XFV 599L

1971 Morris 1800

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,424 mi
Last recorded37,424 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris 180044,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFV 599L
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,424 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,084 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 35,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,232 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 34,230 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,166 miles

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

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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XFV 599L is a 1971 Morris 1800 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFV 599L, 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 XFV 599L?

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What year was XFV 599L registered?

XFV 599L is a 1971 Morris 1800, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is XFV 599L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFV 599L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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