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Austin Gecko vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison

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

Austin Gecko
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Gecko (50%) 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 Gecko Austin Montego l
MOT pass rate 50% 69% ✓
MOT failure rate 50% 31% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.8 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 1,831 mi 87,961 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 153,789

Most common faults

Austin Gecko

  1. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  2. Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
  3. Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
  4. Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
  5. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  6. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Austin Montego l

  1. Oil leak
  2. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  4. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  5. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  6. oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Austin Gecko (50%) and Austin Montego l (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Austin Gecko report Full Austin Montego 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.