Austin 7 opel vs Austin Metro city: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin 7 opel
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Austin Metro city
67%
MOT pass rate · 197,399 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin 7 opel (50%) 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 7 opel | Austin Metro city |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 33% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 4,627 mi | 57,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 197,399 |
Most common faults
Austin 7 opel
- Centre Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
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 7 opel (50%) and Austin Metro city (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Austin 7 opel report Full Austin Metro city report Most reliable cars
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.