Morris Minor reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,226 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,226 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 80% of Morris Minor cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Minor tends to fail
Share of Morris Minor cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on tyres, emissions & leaks, road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Morris Minor reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Morris Minor holds up well for its age: 80% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 85% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Morris Minor?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Morris Minor in 2024: 13 years and older, 80%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Morris Minor MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Morris Minor versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).