Morris Marina 1.8 sdl vs Morris Minor traveller: 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
More reliable
Morris Minor traveller
72%
MOT pass rate · 7,855 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Morris Marina 1.8 sdl is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Morris Marina 1.8 sdl | Morris Minor traveller |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 65,539 mi | 70,586 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 115,207 | 7,855 |
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 Minor traveller
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Morris Marina 1.8 sdl is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Morris Marina 1.8 sdl report Full Morris Minor traveller 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.