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PBW 834L

1973 Morris Marina

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,300 mi
Last recorded73,300 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1973 Morris Marina57,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 834L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 73,300 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 73,300 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 72,991 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing / rubber deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Underbody coated in wax oil

Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,710 miles

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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PBW 834L is a 1973 Morris Marina in Gold with a 1,798cc 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 PBW 834L, 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 PBW 834L registered?

PBW 834L is a 1973 Morris Marina, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is PBW 834L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBW 834L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBW 834L have outstanding finance?

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