Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe vs Morris Marina gt: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe
74%
MOT pass rate · 129,396 vehicles
Morris Marina gt
84%
MOT pass rate · 2,585 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe (74%) and Morris Marina gt (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe | Morris Marina gt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 54,327 mi | 62,929 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 129,396 | 2,585 |
Most common faults
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)
Morris Marina gt
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe (74%) and Morris Marina gt (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe report Full Morris Marina gt 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.