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Austin 7 van vs Austin Metro l: reliability comparison

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

Austin 7 van
88%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Austin Metro l
66%
MOT pass rate · 153,180 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin 7 van (88%) 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 van Austin Metro l
MOT pass rate 88% ✓ 66%
MOT failure rate 12% ✓ 34%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 3,981 mi 58,961 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 153,180

Most common faults

Austin 7 van

  1. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  2. all lights disconnected day light use only
  3. no washers opening screen
  4. Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
  5. all steering and suspension yoints and bushes slight movement
  6. rear tyres perishing

Austin Metro l

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  2. Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  6. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Austin 7 van (88%) and Austin Metro l (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Austin 7 van report Full Austin Metro 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.