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MOT reliability

Morris Marina GT

2,585 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,585 Morris Marina GT vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Morris Marina GT has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,929 miles.

2,585
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
1,625
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Morris Marina GT problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Morris Marina GT MOT tests:

  • Other110%
  • Steering6%
  • Brakes5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%

Morris Marina GT pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2,583), Diesel (2)

Most common Morris Marina GT MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Morris Marina GT MOT tests:

  1. Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) (4 times)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  4. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  7. front upper body corroding a posts (2 times)
  8. offside front lower body corroding (under wheel arch) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front play in rack arm (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Lower play in trunion (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damper arm (2.7.3) (2 times)
  12. Offside Rear back plate damp (2 times)
  13. petrol pipes under bonnet cracked (2 times)
  14. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  15. Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)

Morris Marina GT pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1978 2 8 100% 48,305
1977 3 31 81% 69,601
1976 3 5 80% 66,007

Morris Marina GT reliability FAQ

Across 2,585 Morris Marina GT vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Morris Marina GT MOT issues are: Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).

The typical Morris Marina GT in our data has covered around 62,929 miles.

Compare the Morris Marina GT

See how the Morris Marina GT stacks up against other Morris models on MOT reliability:

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