Austin Metro l vs Austin Mini thirty manual: 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 thirty manual
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Mini thirty manual (67%) 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 thirty manual |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 33% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,961 mi | 60,022 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153,180 | 1 |
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 thirty manual
- Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Mini thirty manual (67%) 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.