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GPC 421J

1971 Morris Marina

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

3,539 mi
Last recorded3,539 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Marina46,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPC 421J
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 3,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 3,539 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 2,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 2,742 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 2,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 2,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 1,330 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 715 miles

N/s and o/s headlamp patterns detteriating.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 99,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front floor to sill & outrigger corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 99,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front floor to sill & outrigger corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 97,754 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 94,093 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 90,777 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 90,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 86,846 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 86,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 83,107 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 83,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,740 miles

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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GPC 421J is a 1971 Morris Marina in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1971 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,179 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 GPC 421J, 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 55 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GPC 421J registered?

GPC 421J is a 1971 Morris Marina, first registered on 8 June 1971.

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