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YHW 599J

1970 Morris 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

902 mi
Last recorded902 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2005
Typical for 1970 Morris 130041,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHW 599J
MakeMorris
Model1300
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2005 902 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 902 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

How Reliable is the Morris 1300?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
brake binding 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake recording little or no effort 31
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YHW 599J is a 1970 Morris 1300 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Morris 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 41,884 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHW 599J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Morris 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHW 599J registered?

YHW 599J is a 1970 Morris 1300, first registered on 24 September 1970.

Is YHW 599J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHW 599J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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