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FRY 602V

1979 Morris Marina

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,323 mi
Last recorded75,323 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1979 Morris Marina68,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRY 602V
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 75,323 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 75,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,655 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,142 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,917 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,491 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 73,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,907 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 72,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,296 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 72,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,595 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,009 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,614 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 70,273 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,273 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,530 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,235 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 68,235 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Morris Marina?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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FRY 602V is a 1979 Morris Marina in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 68,401 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRY 602V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRY 602V registered?

FRY 602V is a 1979 Morris Marina, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FRY 602V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRY 602V shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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