Austin Metro city vs Austin Mini clubman auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Metro city
67%
MOT pass rate · 197,399 vehicles
Austin Mini clubman auto
72%
MOT pass rate · 2,274 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Austin Mini clubman auto is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Metro city | Austin Mini clubman auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 72% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 28% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 57,745 mi | 54,198 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 197,399 | 2,274 |
Most common faults
Austin Metro city
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Austin Mini clubman auto
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Austin Mini clubman auto is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Austin Metro city report Full Austin Mini clubman auto 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.