Austin Frogeye vs Austin Maestro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Frogeye
81%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Austin Maestro l
67%
MOT pass rate · 151,353 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Frogeye (81%) 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 Frogeye | Austin Maestro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 25,107 mi | 74,113 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 151,353 |
Most common faults
Austin Frogeye
- pedal rubber missing?
- Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- both front flexi hoses close to wheels on lock
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 Frogeye (81%) 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.