Austin Metro l vs Austin Metropolitan: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Metro l
66%
MOT pass rate · 153,180 vehicles
Austin Metropolitan
83%
MOT pass rate · 40 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Austin Metropolitan is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Metro l | Austin Metropolitan |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,961 mi | 50,651 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153,180 | 40 |
Most common faults
Austin Metro l
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Austin Metropolitan
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Austin Metropolitan is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.