Austin 1000 van vs Austin Metro city: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin 1000 van
70%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Austin Metro city
67%
MOT pass rate · 197,399 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin 1000 van (70%) and Austin Metro city (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin 1000 van | Austin Metro city |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 38,221 mi | 57,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 197,399 |
Most common faults
Austin 1000 van
- Near side front wheel rim slightly damaged.
- Near side rear brake pipe rusty.
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Austin Metro city
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin 1000 van (70%) and Austin Metro city (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.