Austin Gyipsy vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Gyipsy
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Gyipsy (75%) 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 Gyipsy | Austin Montego l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 5,931 mi | 87,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 153,789 |
Most common faults
Austin Gyipsy
- Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Gyipsy (75%) 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.