Austin Gipsy vs Austin Maestro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Gipsy
83%
MOT pass rate · 47 vehicles
More reliable
Austin Maestro l
67%
MOT pass rate · 151,353 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Austin Gipsy is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Gipsy | Austin Maestro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 33,536 mi | 74,113 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 47 | 151,353 |
Most common faults
Austin Gipsy
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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 Gipsy is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.