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GWK 119V

1979 Morris Marina

Brown Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,179 mi
Last recorded35,179 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Morris Marina68,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWK 119V
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 35,179 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,016 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,814 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 34,814 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,487 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 34,484 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,338 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 34,333 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding 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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GWK 119V is a 1979 Morris Marina in Brown with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GWK 119V, 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 GWK 119V registered?

GWK 119V is a 1979 Morris Marina, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is GWK 119V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWK 119V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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