MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,305 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light affecting position light (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Morris Marina?
Based on 885 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTA 840L is a 1973 Morris Marina in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 57,401 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTA 840L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BTA 840L registered?
BTA 840L is a 1973 Morris Marina, first registered on 1 February 1973.
Is BTA 840L safe to buy?
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