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RMF 242L

1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,651 mi
Last recorded99,651 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe46,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMF 242L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 99,651 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,246 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,003 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 97,837 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 95,992 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 93,976 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 87,487 miles

Front X Member corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 86,083 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to nearside front floor

Pass 11 May 2009 81,161 miles

corrosion and holes in nearside front inner wing and front floor

Fail 9 May 2009 81,065 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion and holes in nearside front inner wing and front floor

Pass 17 May 2008 73,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,398 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 62,396 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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RMF 242L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RMF 242L, 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 RMF 242L registered?

RMF 242L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 16 February 1973.

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The MOT history for RMF 242L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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