Austin 7 ruby vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin 7 ruby
89%
MOT pass rate · 15 vehicles
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin 7 ruby (89%) and Austin Montego l (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin 7 ruby | Austin Montego l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 52,048 mi | 87,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 15 | 153,789 |
Most common faults
Austin 7 ruby
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- tyre sidewalls perished
Austin Montego l
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin 7 ruby (89%) and Austin Montego l (69%) 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.