Morris Marina 1.3 sdl vs Morris Mini 1000 van: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Morris Marina 1.3 sdl
77%
MOT pass rate · 127,034 vehicles
More reliable
Morris Mini 1000 van
71%
MOT pass rate · 3,692 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Morris Marina 1.3 sdl is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Morris Marina 1.3 sdl | Morris Mini 1000 van |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 61,581 mi | 119,904 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 127,034 | 3,692 |
Most common faults
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)
Morris Mini 1000 van
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Morris Marina 1.3 sdl is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Morris Marina 1.3 sdl report Full Morris Mini 1000 van 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.