Austin Maestro l vs Austin Morris van: 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 Morris van
62%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Morris van (62%) 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 Morris van |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 74,113 mi | 54,942 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,353 | 4 |
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 Morris van
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Morris van (62%) 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.