Austin A70 hereford vs Austin Maestro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin A70 hereford
77%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Austin Maestro l
67%
MOT pass rate · 151,353 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin A70 hereford (77%) and Austin Maestro l (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin A70 hereford | Austin Maestro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 48,813 mi | 74,113 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 151,353 |
Most common faults
Austin A70 hereford
- gearbox oil leak
- offside steering side rod has slight play
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Austin Maestro l
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin A70 hereford (77%) and Austin Maestro l (67%) 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.