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HYD 480K

1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,077 mi
Last recorded10,077 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe41,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYD 480K
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 10,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp beam images are poor

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Drivers door top hinge area corroded

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Rubber doughnut (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 May 2026 10,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp beam images are poor

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Drivers door top hinge area corroded

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Rubber doughnut (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 10,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front most spring mount/ Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp beam images are slightly poor

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Doughnut (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle underbody heavily undersealed and corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 10,065 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Slow to flash at times. Sometimes flashes similar to right hand (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamps beam images are slightly vague, as expected for type and age of vehicle

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing head lamp mount area corroded

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 10,065 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamps beam image is slightly vague as expected of vehicle of this age and design

Low charge warning lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Floor are has small area of corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Offside Headlamp mounting area very corroded, headlamp remains secure at time of test

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated On column (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 10,062 miles

Headlamp beam images slightly vague (both) expected for this age and design of lamp

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has corrosion around mounting area, could become insecure

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated On column (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 May 2023 10,056 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Travels to floor when held (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps beam images slightly vague

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp mounting panel very corroded, lamp could become insecure

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated On column (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 10,046 miles

Headlamps have poor beam images

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has movement in inner joint

Offside Front Headlamps mounting area is corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 10,040 miles

Both headlamp beam images vague

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside B pillar has very small rust hole

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated On column in car (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 May 2021 10,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside B pillar has very small rust hole

Nearside Headlamp beam image vague

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated On column in car (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2020 10,031 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Headlamps give slightly poor beam patterns.

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill has very small corroded hole, but areas around it seem strong (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle underbody has had multiple repairs and is heavily undersealed. Making inspection difficult

Pass 8 May 2019 10,004 miles

Headlamp beam images are slightly vague

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 10,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp beam images are slightly vague

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 9,922 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2017 9,836 miles

Front lower trunions have slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

light scratching on surface of windscreen

some steel brake pipes have light corrosion

Pass 3 May 2016 9,581 miles

Front suspension trunions have slight play

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

Nearside Front jacking point has slight corrosion

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

rubber coupling on steering column has slight wear

slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 15 May 2015 9,150 miles

front suspension joints have slight play, in keeping with vehicle type and age

front suspension tie bar bushes worn

nsf floor area corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 5 May 2015 9,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front suspension joints have slight play, in keeping with vehicle type and age

front suspension tie bar bushes worn

nsf floor area corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2014 8,423 miles

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

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

nsf sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

windsceen has light scratching

Fail 13 May 2014 8,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

nsf sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

windsceen has light scratching

Pass 31 May 2013 8,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light scratches on screen

slight play in front trunions

Fail 7 May 2013 8,384 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light scratches on screen

osf and nsf lower trunions have slight lift and play

vehicle has area of corrosion osf outside of prescribed areas encompassing floor sill inner sill and chassis, also trailing edge of front wing lower

Pass 11 May 2012 7,882 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 7,872 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 7,342 miles

front tyres very old recommend renewal

headlamps main beam warning lamp not working

windscreen has very light surfaces scratches

Fail 6 May 2011 7,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres very old recommend renewal

headlamps main beam warning lamp not working

windscreen has very light surfaces scratches

Pass 11 May 2010 6,471 miles

headlamp beam patterns slightly vauge,

Fail 10 May 2010 6,471 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp beam patterns slightly vauge,

nsf and osf floor areas corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 5,699 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 5,699 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 5,010 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

osf jacking point corroded

slight play detected on steering wheel

windscreen has several small and light scratches

wipers park randomly but can be timed to switch off out of drivers view

Fail 7 May 2008 5,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front brakes very noisey

osf jacking point corroded

slight play detected on steering wheel

windscreen has several small and light scratches

wipers park randomly but can be timed to switch off out of drivers view

Pass 10 May 2007 42,062 miles

small scratches on screen

Fail 9 May 2007 42,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

small scratches on screen

Pass 11 May 2006 36,447 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 36,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

many light scratches on screen

several brake pipes have light corrosion

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe?

Based on 1,050 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
442
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
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HYD 480K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 41,407 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 1.3 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HYD 480K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HYD 480K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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