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BDV 101L

1973 Morris Marina

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,100 mi
Last recorded62,100 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1973 Morris Marina57,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 101L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,100 miles

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

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

front wings and sills have corrosion but not in prescribed areas

rear valance corroded but covered by bumpers

slight play in steering rack track rod

Fail 17 Aug 2011 62,100 miles

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

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

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

front wings and sills have corrosion but not in prescribed areas

rear valance corroded but covered by bumpers

slight play in steering rack track rod

Fail 10 Mar 2011 62,035 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 54,657 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,572 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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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BDV 101L is a 1973 Morris Marina in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 57,401 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 BDV 101L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BDV 101L is a 1973 Morris Marina, first registered on 20 March 1973.

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