Morris Marina 1.8 dl auto vs Morris Mini 1000: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Morris Marina 1.8 dl auto
65%
MOT pass rate · 1,333 vehicles
Morris Mini 1000
74%
MOT pass rate · 101,973 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Morris Marina 1.8 dl auto (65%) and Morris Mini 1000 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Morris Marina 1.8 dl auto | Morris Mini 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 67,606 mi | 62,640 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,333 | 101,973 |
Most common faults
Morris Marina 1.8 dl auto
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Morris Mini 1000
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Morris Marina 1.8 dl auto (65%) and Morris Mini 1000 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Morris Marina 1.8 dl auto report Full Morris Mini 1000 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.