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Austin 7 special vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Austin 7 special
100%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin 7 special (100%) 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 special Austin Montego l
MOT pass rate 100% ✓ 69%
MOT failure rate 0% ✓ 31%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 18,997 mi 87,961 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 5 153,789

Most common faults

Austin 7 special

  1. NO POSITION LAMPS OR INDICATORS FITTED DAYLIGHT USE ONLY
  2. no lights fitted at time of test
  3. Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  4. Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Austin Montego l

  1. Oil leak
  2. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  4. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  5. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  6. oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Austin 7 special (100%) and Austin Montego l (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Austin 7 special report Full Austin Montego l 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.