Morris Marina 1.8 sdl vs Morris Marina spec auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Morris Marina 1.8 sdl
77%
MOT pass rate · 115,207 vehicles
Morris Marina spec auto
50%
MOT pass rate · 886 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Morris Marina 1.8 sdl (77%) and Morris Marina spec auto (50%) 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 sdl | Morris Marina spec auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | — |
| Average mileage | 65,539 mi | 25,701 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 115,207 | 886 |
Most common faults
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)
Morris Marina spec auto
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Morris Marina 1.8 sdl (77%) and Morris Marina spec auto (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Morris Marina 1.8 sdl report Full Morris Marina spec auto 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.