Austin Maestro l vs Austin Rp: 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 Rp
100%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Rp (100%) 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 Rp |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 74,113 mi | 90,973 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,353 | 3 |
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 Rp
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Rp (100%) 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.