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ANT 301T

1978 Morris Marina

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

155 mi
Last recorded155 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina60,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANT 301T
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 155 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 155 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion corner by wheel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 99,507 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,449 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 99,150 miles

slight corrosion to o/s rear top of closing panel

Pass 1 Nov 2010 98,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 98,592 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 98,158 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear jacking points

Pass 19 Oct 2007 97,736 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 97,127 miles

Rear jacking points and spring mountings corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2005 97,031 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Marina?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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ANT 301T is a 1978 Morris Marina in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1978 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 60,557 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Marina fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ANT 301T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ANT 301T registered?

ANT 301T is a 1978 Morris Marina, first registered on 20 November 1978.

Is ANT 301T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANT 301T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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