Austin Metro l vs Austin Six westminster: 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 Six westminster
88%
MOT pass rate · 164 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Six westminster (88%) 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 Six westminster |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,961 mi | 51,966 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153,180 | 164 |
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 Six westminster
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Six westminster (88%) 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.