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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Marlin Sports. Check any Sports by registration number below.

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75.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.9%

vs Marlin Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Marlin Sports — MOT Reliability Overview

The Marlin Sports has an average MOT pass rate of 75.0%, which is 4.9 percentage points below the Marlin brand average of 79.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Sports on the road.

Before buying a used Marlin Sports, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Marlin Sports performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 24 vehicles

75.0%Good
Marlin average: 79.9%
Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Other Marlin Models

Compare MOT reliability across Marlin models.

Marlin Cabrio

73.9% pass rate

Marlin Hunter

88.2% pass rate

Marlin Roadster

80.6% pass rate

Marlin Sportster

73.3% pass rate

Marlin Marlin

86.7% pass rate

Marlin Unclassified

81.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Marlin Sports

Marlin Sports — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Marlin Sports MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Marlin Sports?
The average MOT pass rate for the Marlin Sports is 75.0% compared to the Marlin average of 79.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Marlin Sports?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Marlin Sports reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 75.0%, the Marlin Sports is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Marlin Sports?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Marlin Sports?
Typical mileage for the Marlin Sports: 40,068 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sports to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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