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MNH 156K

1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,851 mi
Last recorded74,851 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl51,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNH 156K
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 74,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 4,255 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 3,642 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 3,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 3,056 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 3,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 2,887 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 2,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 2,687 miles

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sill filler at rear coming adrift

Fail 15 Jun 2015 2,687 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sill filler at rear coming adrift

Fail 12 Jun 2015 2,658 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,264 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2013 2,147 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 1,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 1,508 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 1,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 May 2010 1,284 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 599 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 585 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MNH 156K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 51,891 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 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 MNH 156K, 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 54 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 MNH 156K registered?

MNH 156K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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