Austin Maestro l vs Austin Seven 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 Seven van
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Seven van (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 Seven van |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 3.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 74,113 mi | 635 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 Seven van
- Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- Front Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Seven van (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.