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BFA 720L

1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,128 mi
Last recorded38,128 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl51,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFA 720L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,128 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

inner sills slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 2 Jun 2016 38,128 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

inner sills slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 4 Jul 2015 37,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 37,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,314 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 36,314 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,084 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 20 Jun 2013 35,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 19 Jun 2012 34,104 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,691 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 33,683 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,729 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake binding 22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
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BFA 720L is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 51,891 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 1.8 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFA 720L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BFA 720L is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 18 August 1972.

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