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Austin Mini sprite vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison

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

Austin Mini sprite
69%
MOT pass rate · 2,378 vehicles
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Mini sprite (69%) 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 sprite Austin Montego l
MOT pass rate 69% 69%
MOT failure rate 31% 31%
Faults & advisories per test 2.2 2.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 57,143 mi 87,961 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,378 153,789

Most common faults

Austin Mini sprite

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  2. Oil leak
  3. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  4. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  5. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  6. Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 sprite (69%) and Austin Montego l (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Austin Mini sprite report Full Austin Montego l report Most reliable cars

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.