Austin Cooper vs Austin Maestro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Cooper
84%
MOT pass rate · 17 vehicles
Austin Maestro l
67%
MOT pass rate · 151,353 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Cooper (84%) 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 Cooper | Austin Maestro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 46,596 mi | 74,113 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 17 | 151,353 |
Most common faults
Austin Cooper
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- all previous welding heavily covered with underseal and paint
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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 Cooper (84%) 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.