Morris 1100 auto vs Morris Marina 1.3 sdl: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Morris 1100 auto
70%
MOT pass rate · 636 vehicles
Morris Marina 1.3 sdl
77%
MOT pass rate · 127,034 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Morris 1100 auto (70%) and Morris Marina 1.3 sdl (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Morris 1100 auto | Morris Marina 1.3 sdl |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 128,328 mi | 61,581 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 636 | 127,034 |
Most common faults
Morris 1100 auto
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- undersealed underneath vehicle
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Morris Marina 1.3 sdl
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Morris 1100 auto (70%) and Morris Marina 1.3 sdl (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Morris 1100 auto report Full Morris Marina 1.3 sdl report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.