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WPY 45J

1971 Morris Marina

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,909 mi
Last recorded8,909 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Marina46,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPY 45J
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 8,909 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 8,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 8,885 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 8,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 7,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 6,685 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Marina?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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WPY 45J is a 1971 Morris Marina in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,179 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPY 45J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WPY 45J registered?

WPY 45J is a 1971 Morris Marina, first registered on 19 July 1971.

Is WPY 45J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPY 45J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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