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AUX 685L

1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,964 mi
Last recorded51,964 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe41,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUX 685L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 51,964 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 46,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,016 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,726 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 42,237 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,432 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 41,428 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 41,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,043 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,738 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,151 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,429 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 39,429 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,429 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 39,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,420 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 39,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,261 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 37,865 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 37,829 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe?

Based on 1,050 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
442
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
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AUX 685L is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 41,407 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUX 685L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AUX 685L?

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What year was AUX 685L registered?

AUX 685L is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 16 September 1972.

Is AUX 685L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUX 685L shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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