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MFD 783V

1980 Morris Marina

Brown Other 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,980 mi
Last recorded119,980 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Morris Marina50,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFD 783V
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2025 119,980 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 119,955 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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MFD 783V is a 1980 Morris Marina in Brown with a 1,700cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 50,422 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 MFD 783V, 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 46 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 MFD 783V registered?

MFD 783V is a 1980 Morris Marina, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is MFD 783V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFD 783V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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