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Morris 575 (1984)

6,086 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.2% first-time pass rate

1984 Morris 575

CarHunch analysed 6,086 real MOT records for the 1984 Morris 575. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 79.8% below UK average
0.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
71,273
typical mileage
42,573–84,415 middle half
0.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.01
avg MOT failures per car
over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1984 Morris 575

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 6,084 0.2% 0.01
Diesel (0%) 2 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1984 Morris 575 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

42,573
low mileage
71,273
typical
84,415
high mileage

Half of all 1984 Morris 575 vehicles fall between 42,573 and 84,415 miles.

MOT History Averages

1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.01
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1984 Morris 575

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 24.3%
    Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
  • 21.6%
    Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
  • 21.6%
    Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
  • 18.9%
    Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 18.9%
    Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 18.9%
    Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 18.9%
    Brakes imbalanced across an axle
  • 16.2%
    Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1984. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Morris 575:

1980 1981 1982 1983 1985