Austin 7 vs Austin Metro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin 7
92%
MOT pass rate · 705 vehicles
More reliable
Austin Metro l
66%
MOT pass rate · 153,180 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Austin 7 is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin 7 | Austin Metro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 27,619 mi | 58,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 705 | 153,180 |
Most common faults
Austin 7
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Oil leak
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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 is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.