Austin Maestro (1984)
1984 Austin Maestro
CarHunch analysed 11,325 real MOT records for the 1984 Austin Maestro. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1984 Austin Maestro has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 20%, compared to the UK average of 80%—a stark gap that reflects the age and condition of the surviving examples. With zero dangerous defects recorded and essentially no failures or advisories logged across 11,325 vehicles, the data suggests these cars are either in unexpectedly sound mechanical condition or, more likely, they're being driven very little and may not be representative of regular-use vehicles.
The median mileage of 52,829 miles for a 40-year-old car is suspiciously low, pointing to garage-kept classics or part-time use rather than everyday runabouts. If you're considering one as a daily driver, the 20% pass rate is your real warning: inspect the brakes, suspension, and bodywork closely, because what's failing these MOTs isn't component breakdown—it's corrosion, wear items, and system degradation that the statistics simply don't capture.
What to check before buying a 1984 Austin Maestro
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 11,324 | 0.2% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1984 Austin Maestro vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1984 Austin Maestro vehicles fall between 37,978 and 77,405 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1984 Austin Maestro
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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27.2%
Oil leak
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22.3%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
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16.7%
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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13.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.6%
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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11.1%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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9.9%
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1984. Counts include advisories and failures.
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