Austin Maestro l vs Austin Mini hl 1000: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Maestro l
67%
MOT pass rate · 151,353 vehicles
Austin Mini hl 1000
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Mini hl 1000 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Maestro l | Austin Mini hl 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 3.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 74,113 mi | 64,761 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,353 | 1 |
Most common faults
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)
Austin Mini hl 1000
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Mini hl 1000 (50%) 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.