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MOT reliability

Morris Tourer

64 vehicles · 318 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 64 Morris Tourer vehicles and 318 completed MOT tests, the Morris Tourer has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,451 miles.

64
Vehicles
318
MOT tests
2,813
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Morris Tourer problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Morris Tourer MOT tests:

  • Other128%
  • Steering12%
  • Brakes4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Visibility0%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension0%

Morris Tourer pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
61100%
71100%
82100%
91100%
102100%
11250%
122100%
131100%
161100%
172100%
181100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (64)

Most common Morris Tourer MOT faults

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

  1. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (15 times)
  2. Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (7 times)
  3. Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (7 times)
  4. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (6 times)
  5. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
  6. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (4 times)
  7. Oil leak (4 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
  9. Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (3 times)
  10. Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (3 times)
  11. Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1) (3 times)
  12. Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (3 times)
  13. Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (3 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
  15. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)

Morris Tourer pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2000 1 7 86% 57,875
1999 1 5 100% 19,534
1990 1 8 75% 99,512
1989 1 1 100% 4,419
1982 1 3 100% 1,826
1962 1 15 100% 37,998
1960 1 5 60% 91,123
1953 1 5 80% 42,790
1939 4 18 94% 54,831
1938 2 7 100% 44,856
1937 7 29 93% 36,579
1936 10 56 95% 20,729
1935 14 60 83% 42,460
1934 5 25 100% 58,136
1933 1 6 100% 33,615
1932 1 3 100% 1,595
1929 2 5 100% 3,623
1928 2 16 94% 50,242
1927 2 12 92% 69,835
1926 2 10 90% 35,042
1925 2 10 100% 4,816
1924 1 8 100% 2,661
1923 1 4 100% 83,350

Morris Tourer reliability FAQ

Across 64 Morris Tourer vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Morris Tourer MOT issues are: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a); Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a).

The typical Morris Tourer in our data has covered around 38,451 miles.

Compare the Morris Tourer

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

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