Morris Ital L (1982)
1982 Morris Ital L
CarHunch analysed 7,771 real MOT records for the 1982 Morris Ital L. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The Morris Ital L has a 10% first-time MOT pass rate, catastrophically below the UK average of 80%, making this one of the least reliable vehicles on the road for safety and emissions compliance. No dangerous defects were recorded across the 7,771 vehicles analysed, which is the only silver lining here.
These cars are running at a median of 35,114 miles for their age, which is reasonable, yet they're still failing MOTs at an extraordinary rate despite averaging zero recorded failures or advisories per vehicle—suggesting the data may be incomplete or these vehicles are simply being retired from testing. If you're genuinely considering a 1982 Morris Ital, treat any potential purchase as a project car requiring immediate professional inspection and budget for substantial remedial work before it will pass its next test.
What to check before buying a 1982 Morris Ital L
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%) | 7,765 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1982 Morris Ital L 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.
Half of all 1982 Morris Ital L vehicles fall between 30,941 and 58,557 miles.
MOT History Averages
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