Austin Metro l vs Austin Mini jet blac: 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 jet blac
66%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Mini jet blac (66%) 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 Mini jet blac |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 58,961 mi | 78,495 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153,180 | 6 |
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 jet blac
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Mini jet blac (66%) 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.