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REP 177M

1974 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

65,057 mi
Last recorded65,057 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl52,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREP 177M
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,057 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass

Fail 8 Sep 2017 65,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure floor pan (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door mirror glass

Pass 5 May 2016 65,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 25 Apr 2016 65,055 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,456 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2015 63,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 58,867 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,956 miles

all rear bushes perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2011 56,956 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all rear bushes perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,564 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

all bushes perishing

heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Jun 2010 53,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

all bushes perishing

heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,783 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,003 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 42,003 miles

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

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl?

Based on 996 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 26
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REP 177M is a 1974 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1974 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 52,254 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 1.3 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying REP 177M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was REP 177M registered?

REP 177M is a 1974 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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