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OBW 249L

1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,282 mi
Last recorded8,282 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe46,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBW 249L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2012 8,282 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,029 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,577 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 6,824 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 6,260 miles

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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OBW 249L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 46,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBW 249L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OBW 249L registered?

OBW 249L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is OBW 249L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBW 249L shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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