Austin 7 cwt 1300 deluxe vs Austin Metro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin 7 cwt 1300 deluxe
62%
MOT pass rate · 9,825 vehicles
Austin Metro l
66%
MOT pass rate · 153,180 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin 7 cwt 1300 deluxe (62%) and Austin Metro l (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin 7 cwt 1300 deluxe | Austin Metro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 66% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 34% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.8 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 52,000 mi | 58,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 9,825 | 153,180 |
Most common faults
Austin 7 cwt 1300 deluxe
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Austin Metro l
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin 7 cwt 1300 deluxe (62%) and Austin Metro l (66%) 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.