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HPW 323L

1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,792 mi
Last recorded76,792 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl51,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPW 323L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 76,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 76,602 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

under side of car corroded front and rear

Pass 10 Oct 2008 76,602 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

under side of car corroded front and rear

Pass 20 Aug 2007 73,047 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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HPW 323L is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HPW 323L, 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 HPW 323L registered?

HPW 323L is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 14 September 1972.

Is HPW 323L safe to buy?

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