1968 Morris Oxford 1.6L Petrol · MFS 178F
1968 Morris Oxford (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 May 1968. Recorded mileage 31,048 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MORRIS OXFORD
- Year / Origin
- 1968 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MFS 178F Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2022
- 31,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MFS 178F MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1968 Morris Oxford (MFS 178F) between July 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front cros”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
MFS 178F Mileage History
- 25/07/202230,983 mi
- 26/08/202231,048 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 744 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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