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Austin Metro l vs Austin Mgb: 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 Mgb
76%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Mgb (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Austin Metro l Austin Mgb
MOT pass rate 66% 76%
MOT failure rate 34% 24%
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% 2%
Average mileage 58,961 mi 53,545 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 153,180 5

Most common faults

Austin Metro l

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  2. Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  6. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Austin Mgb

  1. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  2. Oil leak
  3. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  4. Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  5. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  6. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Mgb (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Austin Metro l report Full Austin Mgb 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.