Morris 1100 vs Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Morris 1100
74%
MOT pass rate · 26,979 vehicles
Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe
74%
MOT pass rate · 129,396 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Morris 1100 (74%) and Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Morris 1100 | Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 66,477 mi | 54,327 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 26,979 | 129,396 |
Most common faults
Morris 1100
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Morris 1100 (74%) and Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.