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Morris Marina MOT Results

79.5% pass rate
from 73 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Morris Marina is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
  • 9.6% fail on Brakes
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.4% fail on Pedal
    • 1.4% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.4% fail on Brake fluid
    • 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.4% fail on Cable
  • 8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.4% fail on Power steering
      • 1.4% fail on Other components
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers
  • 4.1% fail on Suspension
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Springs
      • 1.4% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Prop shafts
        • 1.4% fail on Prop shaft
  • 1.4% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 1.4% fail on Speedometer
Read the Honest John Review

  • Morris Marina 1971 - 1980
    Lots of parts commonality with other BMC and BL cars, good performance in 1.8TC form, simple and easy to work on.