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YAO 50J

1970 Morris 1100

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,395 mi
Last recorded26,395 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris 110048,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAO 50J
MakeMorris
Model1100
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 26,395 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 24,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 23,337 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 21,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 20,292 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 18,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 18,049 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 15,819 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 14,651 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 14,056 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 12,356 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 10,684 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 8,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 6,922 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 6,798 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 6,797 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 3,433 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 2,300 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 2,299 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 1,651 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,020 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,019 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 58,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 58,948 miles

How Reliable is the Morris 1100?

Based on 3,605 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 171
brake recording little or no effort 141
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 138
brake binding 125
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YAO 50J is a 1970 Morris 1100 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Morris 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 48,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris 1100 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YAO 50J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Morris 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YAO 50J registered?

YAO 50J is a 1970 Morris 1100, first registered on 8 September 1970.

Is YAO 50J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAO 50J shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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