Austin Metro l vs Austin Mini 1000: 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 Mini 1000
74%
MOT pass rate · 107,103 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Austin Mini 1000 is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Metro l | Austin Mini 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,961 mi | 66,246 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153,180 | 107,103 |
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 Mini 1000
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Austin Mini 1000 is the more reliable of the two — 74% 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.