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HCR 121L

1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,165 mi
Last recorded91,165 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe46,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCR 121L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2017 91,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 91,009 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 90,824 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,674 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,571 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 90,489 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

oil leaks from gearbox and rear diff

slight perrishing on nearside rear tyre

slight perrishing on offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2011 90,236 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 90,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 89,803 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 89,683 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 89,505 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 89,333 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe?

Based on 1,050 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
442
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
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HCR 121L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 46,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCR 121L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HCR 121L?

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What year was HCR 121L registered?

HCR 121L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is HCR 121L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCR 121L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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