Morris Mini 1000 vs Morris Oxford: 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 Oxford
83%
MOT pass rate · 15,604 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Morris Oxford is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Morris Mini 1000 | Morris Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,640 mi | 48,456 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 101,973 | 15,604 |
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 Oxford
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Morris Oxford is the more reliable of the two — 83% 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.