Morris Mini 1000 vs Morris Mini 1275 gt: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Morris Mini 1000
74%
MOT pass rate · 101,973 vehicles
Morris Mini 1275 gt
78%
MOT pass rate · 5,308 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Morris Mini 1275 gt is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Morris Mini 1000 | Morris Mini 1275 gt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,640 mi | 53,946 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 101,973 | 5,308 |
Most common faults
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)
Morris Mini 1275 gt
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Oil leak
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Morris Mini 1275 gt is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Morris Mini 1000 report Full Morris Mini 1275 gt 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.