Morris Mini 1000 vs Morris Mini 850 pick up: 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 850 pick up
79%
MOT pass rate · 1,354 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Morris Mini 850 pick up is the more reliable of the two — 79% 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 850 pick up |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,640 mi | 45,403 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 101,973 | 1,354 |
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 850 pick up
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Morris Mini 850 pick up is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.