Austin Montego l vs Austin Open road tourer: 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 Open road tourer
78%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Montego l (69%) and Austin Open road tourer (78%) 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 Open road tourer |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 3.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 87,961 mi | 9,927 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153,789 | 1 |
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 Open road tourer
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Montego l (69%) and Austin Open road tourer (78%) 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.