Austin Eton vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Eton
100%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Eton (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 Eton | 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 | 27,249 mi | 87,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 153,789 |
Most common faults
Austin Eton
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- front exhaust mount weak.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- spokes broken in spare wheel
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 Eton (100%) and Austin Montego l (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.