Austin Bmc fgk60 vs Austin Metro city: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Bmc fgk60
87%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Austin Metro city
67%
MOT pass rate · 197,399 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Bmc fgk60 (87%) and Austin Metro city (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Bmc fgk60 | Austin Metro city |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 17,649 mi | 57,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 197,399 |
Most common faults
Austin Bmc fgk60
- Nearside front brake binding slightly.
- Various brake pipes corroding.
- Very slight lift in nearside king pin.
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Slight dampness by offside front brake hose. Advise further inspection.
- Slight dampness by rear brake hose. Advise further inspection.
Austin Metro city
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Bmc fgk60 (87%) and Austin Metro city (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Austin Bmc fgk60 report Full Austin Metro city 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.