Morris 8 vs Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Morris 8
87%
MOT pass rate · 538 vehicles
More reliable
Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe
74%
MOT pass rate · 129,396 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Morris 8 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Morris 8 | Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 46,272 mi | 54,327 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 538 | 129,396 |
Most common faults
Morris 8
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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 8 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.