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MWP 234K

1972 Morris Marina

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

74,530 mi
Last recorded74,530 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWP 234K
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2007 74,530 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 72,804 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 72,586 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2005 68,540 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2005 68,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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MWP 234K is a 1972 Morris Marina in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 50,971 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 MWP 234K, 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 54 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MWP 234K is a 1972 Morris Marina, first registered on 21 April 1972.

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