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1965 Morris 6 Cwt Van MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 6 Cwt Van models manufactured in 1965, based on 151 real MOT test results.

64.2%
Pass Rate
35.8%
Fail Rate
151
Total Tests
44,087
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1965 Morris 6 Cwt Van MOT Analysis

The 1965 Morris 6 Cwt Van has an MOT pass rate of 64.2% based on 151 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 44,087 miles on the odometer. With a 35.8% failure rate, the 1965 6 Cwt Van is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1965 Morris 6 Cwt Van is Body, chassis, structure, responsible for 0.7% of failures. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs range from £100–500+. Steering is the second most common issue at 0.7%.

Top failures specific to 1965 models only. The overall 6 Cwt Van page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Body, Chassis, Structure0.7%1
2Steering0.7%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 44,087 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Body & Structure0.15% per 10K miSteering0.15% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Body & Structure0.150.7%1
Steering0.150.7%1

Mileage Statistics

44,087
Mean
32,060
Median
27,845
25th Percentile
61,547
75th Percentile
8.12% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1965 Morris 6 Cwt Van has an MOT pass rate of 64.2% based on 151 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 44,087 miles on the odometer. With a 35.8% failure rate, the 1965 6 Cwt Van is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1965 Morris 6 Cwt Van, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to body, chassis, structure: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely. With relatively low average mileage of 44,087 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Body, chassis, structure — 0.7% of failures

Body, chassis, structure issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 1965 Morris 6 Cwt Van models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: £100–500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Steering — 0.7% of failures

Steering issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 1965 Morris 6 Cwt Van models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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