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DCG 914S

1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,283 mi
Last recorded53,283 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe58,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCG 914S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,283 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 53,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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DCG 914S is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 58,814 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 DCG 914S, 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 49 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 DCG 914S registered?

DCG 914S is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is DCG 914S safe to buy?

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