Morris Unclassified
From 203 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and stop lamps all missing or inoperative. The top issue, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., caused 17 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 17 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 4 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.1% of Unclassified failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 13.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £131.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 4,999 and 67,225 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,160 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Morris models
| Morris Minor 1000 | 80.4% |
| Morris Minor | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Morris Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Morris Unclassified has a 84.2% MOT pass rate based on 203 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Morris Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Morris Unclassified is brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Morris Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Morris Unclassified is 36,160 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,999 and 67,225 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £131 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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