Austin A60 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Austin A60 car check
Is the Austin A60 reliable? We analysed 3,083 real MOT tests across 410 vehicles to find out.
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The Austin A60 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and brakes imbalanced across an axle. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Austin A60.
Austin A60 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Austin A60. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Austin A60 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Austin A60 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Austin A60 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Austin A60 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Austin A60 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Austin A60 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Austin A60 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Austin A60 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 66 | 84.8% | 19,042 | 34,987 | 44,556 |
| 1969 | 98 | 79.6% | 25,457 | 42,064 | 73,578 |
| 1968 | 572 | 82.3% | 28,578 | 52,658 | 75,758 |
| 1967 | 366 | 79.2% | 25,727 | 48,505 | 70,786 |
| 1966 | 309 | 81.6% | 27,830 | 52,219 | 73,807 |
| 1965 | 333 | 76.6% | 28,971 | 48,531 | 69,330 |
| 1964 | 345 | 89.3% | 44,889 | 57,892 | 77,716 |
| 1963 | 599 | 83.5% | 30,858 | 59,508 | 77,753 |
| 1962 | 225 | 84.9% | 25,968 | 67,128 | 76,007 |
| 1961 | 79 | 69.6% | 44,372 | 49,375 | 79,210 |
How Long Does a Austin A60 Last?
Based on 410 Austin A60 vehicles on UK roads.
Austin A60 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Austin A60 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Austin A60
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.3% MOT pass rate from 345 tests
69.6% MOT pass rate from 79 tests
The best year to buy a used Austin A60 is 1964, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.3% across 345 tests. The 1961 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Austin A60 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin A60 THIS CAR | 82.0% | 3,083 | 53,031 mi | 65 yrs |
| Austin Mini Mayfair | 64.7% | 51,788 | 54,118 mi | 44 yrs |
| Austin Mini 1000 City E | 64.5% | 44,703 | 54,880 mi | 44 yrs |
| Austin Mini | 75.1% | 18,242 | 47,796 mi | 66 yrs |
| Audi A3 E-tron 40 S-a | 85.1% | 4,351 | 35,039 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Austin Mini Mayfair (64.7% pass rate) and the Austin Mini 1000 City E (64.5% pass rate), the Austin A60 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Austin A60Should you buy a used Austin A60?
The Austin A60 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.0% across 3,083 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Austin A60 are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (130 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (121), and brakes imbalanced across an axle (113). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Austin A60 owner drives around 411 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Austin A60 models stay on UK roads for around 65 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.