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WEU 232L

1973 Morris Marina

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,341 mi
Last recorded3,341 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1973 Morris Marina57,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 232L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 3,341 miles

offside front jacking point corroded

offside rear under wing corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 13,970 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front jacking point corroded

underneath of vehicle has a lot of surface rust

Fail 5 Dec 2012 13,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front jacking point corroded

underneath of vehicle has a lot of surface rust

Pass 20 Feb 2008 97,510 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 97,479 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 94,134 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 94,129 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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WEU 232L is a 1973 Morris Marina in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WEU 232L, 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 WEU 232L registered?

WEU 232L is a 1973 Morris Marina, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is WEU 232L safe to buy?

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