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OWL 100M

1973 Morris Marina

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,240 mi
Last recorded29,240 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1973 Morris Marina57,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 100M
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 29,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 29,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 21,295 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,476 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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OWL 100M is a 1973 Morris Marina in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 57,401 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 OWL 100M, 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 53 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OWL 100M registered?

OWL 100M is a 1973 Morris Marina, first registered on 20 December 1973.

Is OWL 100M safe to buy?

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