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MOT reliability

Morris 1800 Auto

1,978 vehicles · 77 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,978 Morris 1800 Auto vehicles and 77 completed MOT tests, the Morris 1800 Auto has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,726 miles.

1,978
Vehicles
77
MOT tests
1,047
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Morris 1800 Auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Morris 1800 Auto MOT tests:

  • Other108%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Brakes5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Steering1%

Morris 1800 Auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1,978)

Most common Morris 1800 Auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Morris 1800 Auto MOT tests:

  1. Slight play in near side track rod end (7 times)
  2. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
  4. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
  5. Corrosion on off side sill at rear (3 times)
  6. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  7. Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (3 times)
  8. Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) (2 times)
  9. Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) (2 times)
  10. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  11. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  12. Slight play in near side front lower bottom ball joint (2 times)
  13. front suspension top and bottom ball joint cover in poor condition (2 times)
  14. Both rear tyres worn close to tread limit (2 times)
  15. Drivers seat belt webbing frayed (2 times)

Morris 1800 Auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1975 1 3 100% 41,135
1973 1 1 100% 56,074
1972 1 1 100% 73,915
1971 2 39 77% 29,339
1970 3 29 66% 66,035
1969 1 4 50% 71,243

Morris 1800 Auto reliability FAQ

Across 1,978 Morris 1800 Auto vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Morris 1800 Auto MOT issues are: Slight play in near side track rod end; Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7); Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).

The typical Morris 1800 Auto in our data has covered around 58,726 miles.

Compare the Morris 1800 Auto

See how the Morris 1800 Auto stacks up against other Morris models on MOT reliability:

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