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Austin Mini spl vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Austin Mini spl
90%
MOT pass rate · 625 vehicles
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Mini spl (90%) and Austin Montego l (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Austin Mini spl Austin Montego l
MOT pass rate 90% ✓ 69%
MOT failure rate 10% ✓ 31%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 54,103 mi 87,961 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 625 153,789

Most common faults

Austin Mini spl

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. all tyres cracking on outer walls
  3. Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  4. Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  5. Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  6. Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Austin Montego l

  1. Oil leak
  2. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  4. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  5. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  6. oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Austin Mini spl (90%) and Austin Montego l (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.