Austin Montego l vs Austin Montego mayfair efi: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Austin Montego mayfair efi
73%
MOT pass rate · 3,319 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Montego l (69%) and Austin Montego mayfair efi (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Montego l | Austin Montego mayfair efi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 87,961 mi | 152,050 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153,789 | 3,319 |
Most common faults
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
Austin Montego mayfair efi
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Montego l (69%) and Austin Montego mayfair efi (73%) 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.