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OUY 421L

1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

81,579 mi
Last recorded81,579 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl51,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUY 421L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,579 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,538 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 81,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 80,048 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 80,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,554 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 79,554 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,530 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,594 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 76,594 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,144 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 74,144 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,803 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 71,795 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 69,328 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 69,328 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,413 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 66,413 miles

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.

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
Full Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl reliability report

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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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