Austin Maestro l vs Austin Mini rit: 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 rit
36%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Mini rit (36%) 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 rit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% ✓ | 36% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% ✓ | 64% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 5.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 74,113 mi | 77,622 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,353 | 2 |
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 rit
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Mini rit (36%) 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.