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XOR 923J

1970 Morris Oxford

Black Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Oxford50,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOR 923J
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,046 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing worn

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside front inner wheel arch/bulkhead corroded but not likely to affect steering or braking

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

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

Underbody and chassis heavily undersealed.

Pass 25 May 2016 98,963 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

slight lift in offside front king pin

Fail 28 Apr 2016 98,942 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both drag link ends (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Jan 2015 94,793 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre cotton reel mount perished

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 30 Dec 2013 91,221 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 88,996 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 86,961 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,799 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 83,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 77,292 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 80,649 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,291 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 77,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,847 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 73,847 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in both front king pins

Fail 3 Jan 2007 70,033 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in both front king pins

How Reliable is the Morris Oxford?

Based on 6,890 MOT tests across 1,129 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
1,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 200
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 151
brake binding 146
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XOR 923J is a 1970 Morris Oxford in Black with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1970 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 50,067 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 Oxford fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XOR 923J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Oxford typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Oxford is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XOR 923J registered?

XOR 923J is a 1970 Morris Oxford, first registered on 23 November 1970.

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