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BNB 297T

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,712 mi
Last recorded55,712 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl51,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNB 297T
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 55,712 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody corroded in all prescribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,028 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,925 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl?

Based on 996 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 26
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BNB 297T is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNB 297T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNB 297T registered?

BNB 297T is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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The MOT history for BNB 297T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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