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NPO 565M

1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,229 mi
Last recorded31,229 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl33,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 565M
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 31,229 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 30,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 28,601 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 27,697 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 27,697 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 25,935 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 24,700 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 24,290 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,665 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl?

Based on 996 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 26
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NPO 565M is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 33,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPO 565M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NPO 565M registered?

NPO 565M is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NPO 565M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPO 565M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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