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SVD 512R

1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

58,814 mi
Last recorded58,814 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe58,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVD 512R
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 58,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 58,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working on hazards (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working on hazards (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in engine bay (6.1.B.2)

boot tied closed with rope

Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,814 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 58,814 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,814 miles

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

dipswitch/wiper switch slightly loose on mounting

oil leak from engine and diff;

Fail 14 Apr 2016 58,814 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dipswitch/wiper switch slightly loose on mounting

oil leak from engine and diff;

Fail 17 Mar 2016 58,814 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable EXCESSIVE LIFT N/S (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm spring missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wiper switch faulty (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,814 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers rear view mirror missing

hand brake 3/4 travel

hazzard light not working

play in nearside and offside steering rack tie rod inner knuckles

Fail 13 Mar 2015 58,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

drivers rear view mirror missing

hand brake 3/4 travel

hazzard light not working

play in nearside and offside steering rack tie rod inner knuckles

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 58,814 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,814 miles

slight play in nearside rack arm.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,814 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,814 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 15 Sep 2010 58,814 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,814 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,166 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 53,166 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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SVD 512R is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 58,814 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 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SVD 512R, 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 49 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SVD 512R is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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