Austin Metro city vs Austin Mini scout: 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 scout
33%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro city (67%) and Austin Mini scout (33%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Metro city | Austin Mini scout |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% ✓ | 33% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% ✓ | 67% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 7.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 57,745 mi | 2,635 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 197,399 | 1 |
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 scout
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro city (67%) and Austin Mini scout (33%) 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.