Morris 8 cwt van vs Morris Marina 1.3 sdl: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Morris 8 cwt van
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,401 vehicles
Morris Marina 1.3 sdl
77%
MOT pass rate · 127,034 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Morris Marina 1.3 sdl is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Morris 8 cwt van | Morris Marina 1.3 sdl |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 67,127 mi | 61,581 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,401 | 127,034 |
Most common faults
Morris 8 cwt van
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 Marina 1.3 sdl is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Morris 8 cwt van 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.