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MOT reliability

Morris 440 L

5,384 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
49%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5,384 Morris 440 L vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Morris 440 L has an overall 49% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 80,380 miles.

5,384
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
348
Avg miles / year
4.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Morris 440 L problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Morris 440 L MOT tests:

  • Other82%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Steering3%
  • Brakes2%
  • Lamps & electrical2%

Morris 440 L pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (5,377), Diesel (5), Gas (2)

Most common Morris 440 L MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Morris 440 L MOT tests:

  1. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (4 times)
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
  3. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
  4. Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (4 times)
  5. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  6. Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b) (3 times)
  7. Oil leak (3 times)
  8. Play in prop-shaft centre bearing (3 times)
  9. Prop-shaft universal joint worn (3 times)
  10. Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (3 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
  14. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  15. Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) (2 times)

Morris 440 L pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 2 15 47% 122,047
1980 2 20 50% 38,713

Morris 440 L reliability FAQ

Across 5,384 Morris 440 L vehicles in our MOT data, 49% pass the MOT (a 51% failure rate), with about 4.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Morris 440 L MOT issues are: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).

The typical Morris 440 L in our data has covered around 80,380 miles.

Compare the Morris 440 L

See how the Morris 440 L stacks up against other Morris models on MOT reliability:

440 L vs Marina 1.3 Deluxe 440 L vs Marina 1.3 Sdl 440 L vs Marina 1.8 Sdl 440 L vs Mini 1000

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