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MWP 340K

1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,999 mi
Last recorded83,999 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe41,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWP 340K
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,999 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,614 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 83,611 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,079 miles

rear valance slightly corroded

front valance slightly corroded

n/s/r lower quarter valance slightly corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 83,077 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

front valance slightly corroded

n/s/r lower quarter valance slightly corroded

rear valance slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,343 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corosion around rear spring hangers

o/s/rear bump stop coroded

rear vallence coroded

slight play n/s rack

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,872 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,371 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front bumpstops are loose/adrift but still funtional at time of test

handbrake lever is slightly tight with slack on the cable to the under side & lever mechanisam on o/s shoes has a small amount of travel but it is not binding and RBT test reading are ok

hole in o/s/r inner sill/floor not structual

slightly noisey o/s/f wheel bearing & play in o/s/r

Fail 3 Mar 2008 81,370 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front bumpstops are loose/adrift but still funtional at time of test

handbrake lever is slightly tight with slack on the cable to the under side & lever mechanisam on o/s shoes has a small amount of travel but it is not binding and RBT test reading are ok

hole in o/s/r inner sill/floor not structual

slightly noisey o/s/f wheel bearing & play in o/s/r

Pass 3 Mar 2007 80,943 miles

O/S BOOT CORNER CORODID

PLAY IN BOTH BOTTOM TRUNNIONS

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 27 Feb 2007 80,942 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

O/S BOOT CORNER CORODID

PLAY IN BOTH BOTTOM TRUNNIONS

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 1 Mar 2006 80,310 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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MWP 340K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 41,407 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 1.3 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MWP 340K, 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 54 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MWP 340K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 2 June 1972.

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