1964 MORRIS 10001.1L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status following its successful test in December 2023. However, the maintenance trend shows a significant shift from a major failure in late 2016 to a period of stability. While the car has passed its last three inspections without recorded defects, the severity of the 2016 failure at 63,873 miles indicates that extensive structural and mechanical intervention was required to bring the vehicle back to testable standards. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 62-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,039 miles per year. The data reveals long periods of inactivity, with only 324 miles recorded between November 2017 and December 2023, and a mere 2 miles driven between the November and December 2016 tests. This low usage suggests that the vehicle likely sits for extended durations, which often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and fluid internal corrosion despite the lack of mechanical wear. A buyer must prioritise a rigorous physical inspection of the structural integrity, as the 2016 failure identified excessive corrosion across the nearside rear, nearside front, central chassis, and front crossmember areas. Even though these were cleared, the nature of rust on older steel requires constant monitoring for new bubbling or weakened weld joints. The suspension also warrants scrutiny, specifically the leaf spring shackle bushes and shock absorbers which were previously noted points of failure, as these components are prone to cracking when stationary. Given the history of poor brake efficiency and inadequately clipped pipes, the entire hydraulic system should be checked for seized calipers or leaks resulting from long standing periods. The driver's door mechanism, which previously failed, should also be tested to ensure the hardware remains functional. Because the last MOT was conducted over two years ago as of June 2026, the vehicle is currently nearing its expiry, necessitating a fresh inspection to ensure that the low mileage has not masked developing mechanical safety issues.