Austin Metro l vs Austin Montego gti: 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 Montego gti
69%
MOT pass rate · 2,220 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Montego gti (69%) 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 Montego gti |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,961 mi | 95,313 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153,180 | 2,220 |
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 Montego gti
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Montego gti (69%) 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.