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GJL 837N

1975 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,799 mi
Last recorded76,799 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl60,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJL 837N
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,799 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 76,798 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately flexi pipe taped over (3.6.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,791 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 76,790 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,788 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 76,787 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,781 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,652 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,392 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,342 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Fail 2 Sep 2008 78,342 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,367 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 76,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 75,310 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 75,306 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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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GJL 837N is a 1975 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1975 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 60,230 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 GJL 837N, 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 51 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 GJL 837N registered?

GJL 837N is a 1975 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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The MOT history for GJL 837N shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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