Morris Ital l vs Morris Marina 1.8 sdl: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Morris Ital l
83%
MOT pass rate · 28,016 vehicles
Morris Marina 1.8 sdl
77%
MOT pass rate · 115,207 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Morris Ital l (83%) and Morris Marina 1.8 sdl (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Morris Ital l | Morris Marina 1.8 sdl |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 77% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 23% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 1.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 59,966 mi | 65,539 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 28,016 | 115,207 |
Most common faults
Morris Ital l
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Morris Marina 1.8 sdl
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Morris Ital l (83%) and Morris Marina 1.8 sdl (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Morris Ital l report Full Morris Marina 1.8 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.