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REX 157K

1972 Morris Marina

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,187 mi
Last recorded93,187 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREX 157K
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,187 miles

all four tyres cracked/perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

car appears to have been standing underside heavy surface corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2018 93,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inter acts with indicator. (1.1.A.3f)

all four tyres cracked/perished

car appears to have been standing underside heavy surface corrosion

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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REX 157K is a 1972 Morris Marina in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 REX 157K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was REX 157K registered?

REX 157K is a 1972 Morris Marina, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is REX 157K safe to buy?

The MOT history for REX 157K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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