Austin Healey mk1 vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Healey mk1
81%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Healey mk1 (81%) 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 Healey mk1 | Austin Montego l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 33,759 mi | 87,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 153,789 |
Most common faults
Austin Healey mk1
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake starting to bind
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 Healey mk1 (81%) 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.