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FGH 508T

1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,351 mi
Last recorded32,351 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl44,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGH 508T
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 32,351 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 31,964 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 31,964 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 31,964 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,927 miles

fuel hose fouling suspension n/s/f

light switch stiff/sticking

n/s/f hub/rack play

o/s belt latch sticking

o/s/f door+wing corroded/holed

rear brake imbalance

sills,floor seams,rear inner arches-corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2017 31,919 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

fuel hose fouling suspension n/s/f

light switch stiff/sticking

n/s/f hub/rack play

o/s belt latch sticking

o/s/f door+wing corroded/holed

rear brake imbalance

sills,floor seams,rear inner arches-corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2016 31,515 miles

floor seams,tank,suspension etc corroded,parked up long term

fronts+o/s/r tyres worn inner edges/perished

n/s/f lower trunnion worn/play

o/s/f door+lower wing holed/corroded

refer also prior fail/advise 21/09/2016

Fail 20 Oct 2016 31,515 miles

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

floor seams,tank,suspension etc corroded,parked up long term

fronts+o/s/r tyres worn inner edges/perished

n/s/f lower trunnion worn/play

o/s/f door+lower wing holed/corroded

refer also prior fail/advise 21/09/2016

Fail 11 Oct 2016 31,499 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty as above (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty intermittent operation (1.4.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking carb float chamber area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

floor seams,tank,suspension etc corroded,parked up long term

fronts+o/s/r tyres worn inner edges/perished

n/s/f lower trunnion worn/play

o/s/f door+lower wing holed/corroded

refer also prior fail/advise 21/09/2016

Fail 21 Sep 2016 31,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/lower wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid drum area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

bodyshell,tank,underbody area/brakes-corroded,parked up long term

hazard tell tale/indicators poor operation

n/s/f + both o/s tyres perished/splitting/wear inner edges

o/s/f lower sill/wing holed

unable to properly assess some areas due to brake binds

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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FGH 508T is a 1978 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 60%.

Across all 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 44,458 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 1.8 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGH 508T, 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 48 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGH 508T registered?

FGH 508T is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 3 October 1978.

Is FGH 508T safe to buy?

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