Austin Healey sprite vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Healey sprite
81%
MOT pass rate · 3,881 vehicles
More reliable
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Austin Healey sprite is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Healey sprite | Austin Montego l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 42,170 mi | 87,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3,881 | 153,789 |
Most common faults
Austin Healey sprite
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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 sprite is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Austin Healey sprite 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.