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CAM 284L

1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

56,703 mi
Last recorded56,703 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe46,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAM 284L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 56,703 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 55,768 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 55,742 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 54,514 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 52,968 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 52,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 51,860 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 51,847 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,819 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 51,085 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,556 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 50,161 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,603 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,824 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,058 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,500 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 46,500 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,587 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 44,587 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,871 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 43,871 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,581 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 42,551 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s rear indictor lamp lens minor damage

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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CAM 284L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 46,500 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 CAM 284L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAM 284L registered?

CAM 284L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is CAM 284L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAM 284L shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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