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GVP 294N

1975 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

6,348 mi
Last recorded6,348 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1975 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl60,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVP 294N
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 6,348 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 6,279 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 6,261 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 6,094 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 5,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 5,577 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 5,245 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2016 5,193 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 5,193 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Up to 29% imbalance measured at re-test (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2015 5,167 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 5,085 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 5,085 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 5,067 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 5,048 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,708 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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GVP 294N is a 1975 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVP 294N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVP 294N registered?

GVP 294N is a 1975 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 3 January 1975.

Is GVP 294N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVP 294N shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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