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GCV 356N

1974 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,481 mi
Last recorded28,481 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1974 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl73,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCV 356N
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,481 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 28,471 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,441 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 27,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,364 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake binding 22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
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GCV 356N is a 1974 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 73,302 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 1.8 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCV 356N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCV 356N registered?

GCV 356N is a 1974 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 1 December 1974.

Is GCV 356N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCV 356N shows 6 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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