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SGM 872S

1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,148 mi
Last recorded47,148 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl59,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGM 872S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 47,148 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 46,855 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 46,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,690 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 45,690 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres perishing badly

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,511 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 43,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 42,534 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 May 2012 42,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,000 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,913 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2010 39,326 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 37,242 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 37,242 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front bump stops perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

leaf spring shackle clamp rubbers perished

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake binding 22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
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SGM 872S is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 59,192 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 1.8 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGM 872S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 49 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SGM 872S is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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