Morris 1100 auto vs Morris Mini 1000: 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 Mini 1000
74%
MOT pass rate · 101,973 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Morris 1100 auto (70%) and Morris Mini 1000 (74%) 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 Mini 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 128,328 mi | 62,640 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 636 | 101,973 |
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 Mini 1000
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Morris 1100 auto (70%) and Morris Mini 1000 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Morris 1100 auto report Full Morris Mini 1000 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.