Austin Maestro l vs Austin Seven box saloon: 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 Seven box saloon
80%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Seven box saloon (80%) 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 Seven box saloon |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 74,113 mi | 3,876 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 Seven box saloon
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Seven box saloon (80%) 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.