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BVV2865

1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,592 mi
Last recorded71,592 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl51,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVV2865
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 71,498 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise headlight reflectors corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,730 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,258 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,560 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 56,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 53,185 miles

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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BVV2865 is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 51,904 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 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVV2865, 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 49 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BVV2865 is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 3 August 1977.

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