1955 Morris 0.8L Petrol · LVY 165

The Morris currently holds a valid MOT, having passed its most recent test on 25 April 2024 at 60,783 miles with no defects recorded, confirming it meets baseline UK roadworthiness requirements at the time of testing. The maintenance trend appears stable in the immediate term, though the 12-year gap between the last recorded 2012 tests and the 2024 test means there is no verified data to confirm consistent upkeep during that intervening period. The recorded mileage aligns with the vehicle’s status as a low-use classic, sitting at roughly 856 miles per year across its 71-year lifespan as of 2026. Mileage accumulation was slow and consistent in the early 2010s, with just 1,297 miles added between the August 2010 test and the August 2012 retest, including only 21 miles between the July 2012 failed test and the subsequent pass a few days later, indicating the faults flagged in that period were addressed quickly to secure a pass. A significant 11-year, 8-month gap exists between the August 2012 test and the April 2024 test, with 12,208 miles added in that window, but no intermediate MOT records are available to verify what maintenance, if any, was carried out during that long stretch of unrecorded use. A buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of the braking system first, as the 2012 test records show multiple unresolved and recurring brake faults including imbalanced performance, binding front calipers, brake fluid contamination of rear drums, and corroded brake pipes, all of which can degrade stopping performance and risk further damage if left unaddressed, even if the vehicle passed its 2024 MOT. The suspension and drivetrain also warrant close checks: the 2012 tests flagged split rear.