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MOT reliability

Morris 575 L

7,035 vehicles · 72 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7,035 Morris 575 L vehicles and 72 completed MOT tests, the Morris 575 L has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 81,088 miles.

7,035
Vehicles
72
MOT tests
1,151
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Morris 575 L problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Morris 575 L MOT tests:

  • Other98%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Brakes7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Steering1%

Morris 575 L pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (7,023), Diesel (6), LPG (3), Gas (3)

Most common Morris 575 L MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Morris 575 L MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
  2. Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
  3. Oil leak (3 times)
  4. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (3 times)
  5. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  6. Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  8. Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  9. Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  10. Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  12. Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
  13. surface rust under car (heavy under seal under car ) (2 times)
  14. Front wear and play in both sides front suspension lower trunnions (2 times)
  15. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush movement in lever arm (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)

Morris 575 L pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1984 2 33 85% 124,789
1983 1 2 50% 56,338
1982 3 21 76% 105,495
1981 1 1 100% 42,472
1980 2 9 56% 37,580
1979 1 6 83% 27,337

Morris 575 L reliability FAQ

Across 7,035 Morris 575 L vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Morris 575 L MOT issues are: Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); Oil leak.

The typical Morris 575 L in our data has covered around 81,088 miles.

Compare the Morris 575 L

See how the Morris 575 L stacks up against other Morris models on MOT reliability:

575 L vs Marina 1.3 Deluxe 575 L vs Marina 1.3 Sdl 575 L vs Marina 1.8 Sdl 575 L vs Mini 1000

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