Austin Mini metro l vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Mini metro l
71%
MOT pass rate · 137,548 vehicles
More reliable
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Austin Mini metro l is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Mini metro l | Austin Montego l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 53,224 mi | 87,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 137,548 | 153,789 |
Most common faults
Austin Mini metro l
- Oil leak
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Austin Montego l
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Austin Mini metro l is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 69%. 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.