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MOT reliability

Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto

5,765 vehicles · 71 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5,765 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto vehicles and 71 completed MOT tests, the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,880 miles.

5,765
Vehicles
71
MOT tests
1,000
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto MOT tests:

  • Other114%
  • Steering6%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Brakes2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%

Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (5,761), Diesel (3), Other (1)

Most common Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
  2. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
  3. Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing (3 times)
  4. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
  6. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
  10. High handbrake travel (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  13. reverse lights not working (2 times)
  14. Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
  15. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)

Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1978 1 4 100% 77,362
1977 2 12 83% 50,636
1976 1 3 67% 47,629
1975 1 3 33% 49,546
1973 2 24 62% 55,693
1972 2 24 67% 58,101

Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto reliability FAQ

Across 5,765 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto MOT issues are: Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Horn not working (1.6.2a); Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

The typical Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto in our data has covered around 53,880 miles.

Compare the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto

See how the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl Auto stacks up against other Morris models on MOT reliability:

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