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MHF 652L

1973 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,012 mi
Last recorded71,012 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHF 652L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,012 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 71,012 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake binding x2 (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,008 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 71,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,946 miles

slight corrosion of off side sill

slight play near side of steering rack and pinion

Pass 8 Aug 2006 70,726 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 70,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MHF 652L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MHF 652L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MHF 652L registered?

MHF 652L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is MHF 652L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHF 652L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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