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NPL 700L

1972 Morris Marina

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,939 mi
Last recorded50,939 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPL 700L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 50,939 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,114 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,283 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 47,283 miles

Centre Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,449 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 46,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

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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NPL 700L is a 1972 Morris Marina in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 50,971 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 NPL 700L, 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 54 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NPL 700L registered?

NPL 700L is a 1972 Morris Marina, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is NPL 700L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPL 700L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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