1976 MORRIS MARINA HL AUTO1.8L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available history, though it is currently overdue for an MOT. The last recorded test in August 2018 at 28,114 miles passed with no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle was in good mechanical condition at that time. However, because eight years have elapsed since this entry, the current safety status cannot be verified through records alone, and a comprehensive physical inspection is mandatory to account for degradation caused by prolonged inactivity. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a fifty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 562 miles per year. Between the 2013 test at 25,657 miles and the 2018 test at 28,114 miles, the car covered only 2,457 miles. This indicates minimal use and likely storage for long periods. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain, it often leads to age-related rubber perish, perished seals, and internal corrosion that does not show up on mileage-based calculations. A buyer must focus their inspection on the braking and suspension systems which showed issues in the past. The 2013 test flagged a slight bind on the nearside rear brake, and the 2017 test noted play in the nearside front wheel bearing. Given the long gaps between uses, these components should be checked for seized calipers, perished brake hoses, and degraded grease. Furthermore, the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans remains a priority, as classic vehicles of this era are prone to significant rust that can accelerate regardless of how few the car is driven.