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SLB 518R

1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,266 mi
Last recorded53,266 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl51,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLB 518R
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 53,266 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2022 53,261 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,384 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,018 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,895 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,758 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 50,384 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 50,384 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

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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SLB 518R is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 51,904 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 SLB 518R, 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 49 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLB 518R registered?

SLB 518R is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 5 February 1977.

Is SLB 518R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLB 518R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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