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TDT 461L

1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

43,940 mi
Last recorded43,940 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe46,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDT 461L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 43,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of rear arch hole in corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by torsion bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hole in outer sill

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,003 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 27 Aug 2019 42,002 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,717 miles

Nearside central inner sill area corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 39,712 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside central inner sill area corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 35,303 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,305 miles

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

Play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 13 Jul 2016 31,303 miles

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 Rear Suspension component 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 May 2011 31,123 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 31,123 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,098 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,863 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,659 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 30,657 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,197 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 28,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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TDT 461L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 TDT 461L, 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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TDT 461L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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