MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight ply in rack (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak rear axle diff pinion ()
Nearside Front brake pads are about 2/3 worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake pads are about 2/3 worn
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake pads are about 2/3 worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake pads are about 2/3 worn
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl?
Based on 789 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OUY 421L is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 OUY 421L, 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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OUY 421L is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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