Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe vs Morris Mini cooper: 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 Mini cooper
81%
MOT pass rate · 2,602 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Morris Mini cooper is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe | Morris Mini cooper |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 54,327 mi | 57,685 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 129,396 | 2,602 |
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 Mini cooper
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Morris Mini cooper is the more reliable of the two — 81% 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.