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DKK 281K

1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

56,243 mi
Last recorded56,243 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl71,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKK 281K
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 56,243 miles

both the rear leaf spring front and rear bushes are perished

both the rear shock absorber lower bushes are badly perished

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

front crossmember is holed by corrosion

front wipers are in poor condition

nearside and offside front upper ball joint bushes are perished

nearside front steering rack gator in poor condition

rear silencer is corroded

slight lift in the nearside front lower trunion

slight movement in the nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,182 miles

both the rear leaf spring front and rear bushes are perished

both the rear shock absorber bushes are badly perished

both the rear tyres are perished

corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

exhaust corroded and thin in places

front cross member is holed by corrosion

front wipers in poor condition

offside front brake binding slightly

slight lift in the nearside front lower trunion

wear in the center propshaft uj

Pass 15 Oct 2021 56,139 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under bonnet ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

leaf spring bushes in poor condition

leak from rear axle

Fail 13 Oct 2021 56,129 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nsr not pulling up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under bonnet ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

leaf spring bushes in poor condition

leak from rear axle

Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,033 miles

both the lower rear shock absorber bushes are badly perished

both the rear tyres are badly perished

leak on the rear axle

offside rear leaf spring bushes are badly perished

offside rear leaf spring front mounting badly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 56,023 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both the lower rear shock absorber bushes are badly perished

both the rear tyres are badly perished

leak on the rear axle

offside rear leaf spring bushes are badly perished

offside rear leaf spring front mounting badly corroded

slight imbalance in the front brakes

Pass 20 Apr 2019 55,874 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes perished

Both rear tyres perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil leaks apparent.

Rear diff oil leak

Rear leaf spring bushes perished

Fail 30 Jan 2019 55,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both lower rear shock absorber bushes perished.

Both rear tyres perished.

Engine oil low

Offside Front Inner Sill holed

Rear diff oil leak

Rear leaf spring bushes perished.

engine oil leaks apparent.

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2018 55,604 miles

both the rear shocker absorber lower bushes are badly perished

lift in the nearside front inner tie rod

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside rear leaf spring rear bush in poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2018 55,604 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both the rear shocker absorber lower bushes are badly perished

lift in the nearside front inner tie rod

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside rear leaf spring rear bush in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2017 55,537 miles

both the rear shockabsorber lower bushes are badly perished

front number plate in poor condition

nearside end of steering rack has quite a lot of wear and lift

offside rear leaf spring rear bush in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2017 55,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both the rear shockabsorber lower bushes are badly perished

brake fluid level very low

front number plate in poor condition

nearside end of steering rack has quite a lot of wear and lift

nearside front tyre badly perished

offside rear leaf spring rear bush in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,274 miles

both rear shocker lower bushes are deteriorated

front tyres are slightly perished

Fail 7 Jan 2016 55,274 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shocker lower bushes are deteriorated

front tyres are slightly perished

Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,431 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear shock absorber bush deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2015 41,426 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

engine oil leak

offside rear shock absorber bush deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,263 miles

both the front tyres are becoming perished

center propshaft uj worn

handbrake abit long

slight gas leak on the exhaust front pipe

slight wear in the nearside front lower trunion

Fail 4 Jan 2013 40,830 miles

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

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

both the rear leaf spring rear bushes are in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

handbrake lever abit long

offside front trackrod end dust cover in poor condition

offside front tyre sidewall becoming perished

rear shockabsorber lower bushes in poor condition

slight gas leak on the exhaust front pipe

slight oil leak on the rear diff input seal

slight wear in the nearside front lower trunion

spare wheel is soft

Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,830 miles

both the rear leaf spring rear bushes are in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

handbrake lever abit long

offside front trackrod end dust cover in poor condition

offside front tyre sidewall becoming perished

rear shockabsorber lower bushes in poor condition

slight gas leak on the exhaust front pipe

slight oil leak on the rear diff input seal

slight wear in the nearside front lower trunion

spare wheel is soft

Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,501 miles

both the front brakes are binding slightly

engine oil level is low

front number plate in poor condition

handbrake is abit long

rear lower shock bushes and rear leak spring bushes becoming perished

slight gas leak on the exhaust front pipe

slight play in both the front wheel bearings

slight wear in the nearside front lower trunion

spare wheel is flat

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,419 miles

nearside front under floor holed by corosion

Fail 14 Oct 2010 40,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

naerside front inner sill holed

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,370 miles

nearside front inner sill holed

offside front track rod end gaitor is split

Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,315 miles

rear fuel line appears damp

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,980 miles

Car body corroding.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear diff prop seal leaking.

Rear leaf springs corroding.

Fail 20 Aug 2007 39,967 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Car body corroding.

Diff prop seal leaking.

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear leaf springs badly corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,666 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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DKK 281K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 71,122 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 DKK 281K, 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 54 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DKK 281K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 18 April 1972.

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