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DTV 706L

1971 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,003 mi
Last recorded45,003 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl38,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTV 706L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,003 miles

advise nsf inner wing holed and corroded

advise nsr lens broken

Fail 22 Jul 2014 45,003 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise nsf inner wing holed and corroded

advise nsr lens broken

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,455 miles

advise metal brake pipes poor condtion

advise under body corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2013 38,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,551 miles

play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 15 Jun 2012 34,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 14 May 2011 28,725 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

osf chassis rusty at engine

radiator cap missing

Pass 14 May 2010 22,693 miles

accident damage to n/s front

crack in n/s rear indicator lens

Fail 5 May 2010 22,693 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

accident damage to n/s front

crack in n/s rear indicator lens

Pass 15 May 2009 14,985 miles

poor pattern on headlamps

Fail 14 May 2009 14,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

poor pattern on headlamps

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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DTV 706L is a 1971 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1971 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 38,157 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 DTV 706L, 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 55 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DTV 706L registered?

DTV 706L is a 1971 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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The MOT history for DTV 706L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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