Morris Marina hl vs Morris Mini 1000: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Morris Marina hl
77%
MOT pass rate · 22,077 vehicles
More reliable
Morris Mini 1000
74%
MOT pass rate · 101,973 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Morris Marina hl is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Morris Marina hl | Morris Mini 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 59,073 mi | 62,640 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 22,077 | 101,973 |
Most common faults
Morris Marina hl
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 hl is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Morris Marina hl 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.