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PYR 221R

1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,163 mi
Last recorded64,163 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl59,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYR 221R
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,163 miles

Offside Front inner arch/sill corroded outside of any prescribed areas

Fail 16 Jun 2017 64,113 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front inner arch/sill corroded outside of any prescribed areas

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,677 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 63,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,986 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 62,986 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,754 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 62,753 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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
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PYR 221R is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 59,192 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 PYR 221R, 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 49 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYR 221R registered?

PYR 221R is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 10 January 1977.

Is PYR 221R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYR 221R shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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