Austin A50 cambridge vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin A50 cambridge
86%
MOT pass rate · 465 vehicles
More reliable
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Austin A50 cambridge is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin A50 cambridge | Austin Montego l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 66,126 mi | 87,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 465 | 153,789 |
Most common faults
Austin A50 cambridge
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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 A50 cambridge is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 69%. 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.