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WMW 789K

1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,092 mi
Last recorded91,092 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl51,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMW 789K
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,092 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,013 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,812 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 89,986 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 89,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,234 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 89,226 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 88,662 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 88,599 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake binding 22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
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WMW 789K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 51,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WMW 789K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WMW 789K registered?

WMW 789K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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