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YYA 421H

1970 Morris 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests39 (22 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate56.4%

Mileage

543 mi
Last recorded543 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Morris 110048,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYA 421H
MakeMorris
Model1100
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

22 pass 17 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 543 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 542 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 285 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 99,666 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,606 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 99,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,561 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 99,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is over ten years old

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is over ten years old

Pass 10 Aug 2021 99,547 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure inner arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure inner arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 99,524 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,488 miles

Nearside Front exhaust heat shield corroded on under floor

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 99,488 miles

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

Nearside Front exhaust heat shield corroded on under floor

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 98,971 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 98,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose at front pipe/ manifold joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 98,723 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 98,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,420 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 98,226 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 98,226 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,908 miles

Top hose perished

Fail 11 Jul 2013 97,908 miles

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

Top hose perished

Pass 19 Jul 2012 97,388 miles

Corrosion starting to affect nearside sill

Cover missing from trailer socket

Fail 13 Jul 2012 97,388 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Trailer socket cover missing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 96,752 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 96,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 96,345 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 95,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 95,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 95,560 miles

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

Fuel cap seal splitting

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,560 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 94,663 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 94,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 93,269 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 93,206 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front inner wheel arches affected by non structual corrosion

NSR and OSF close to limit

Rear brake hose contaminated with oil from diff. oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2005 90,641 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 90,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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YYA 421H is a 1970 Morris 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.4%.

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

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 YYA 421H, 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.

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YYA 421H is a 1970 Morris 1100, first registered on 4 February 1970.

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