Austin Metro l vs Austin Mini moke: 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 moke
76%
MOT pass rate · 315 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Austin Mini moke is the more reliable of the two — 76% 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 moke |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 58,961 mi | 61,889 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153,180 | 315 |
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 moke
- Oil leak
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Austin Mini moke is the more reliable of the two — 76% 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.