Austin Metro l vs Austin Seven sports: 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 Seven sports
83%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Seven sports (83%) 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 Seven sports |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,961 mi | 1,051 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153,180 | 4 |
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 Seven sports
- offside headlamp a bit dim
- possible oil leak from diff into nearside rear hub
- vehicle declared used during daylight hours only
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Seven sports (83%) 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.