Austin Maxi 1750 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Austin Maxi 1750 reliable? We analysed 793 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.
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The Austin Maxi 1750 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and brake binding. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Austin Maxi 1750.
Austin Maxi 1750 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Austin Maxi 1750. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Austin Maxi 1750 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Austin Maxi 1750 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Austin Maxi 1750 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Austin Maxi 1750 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Austin Maxi 1750 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Austin Maxi 1750 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Austin Maxi 1750 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Austin Maxi 1750 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 109 | 78.9% | 32,021 | 53,529 | 78,990 |
| 1973 | 170 | 75.9% | 33,305 | 51,323 | 65,708 |
| 1972 | 233 | 72.1% | 23,424 | 37,617 | 74,448 |
| 1971 | 138 | 77.5% | 27,278 | 54,252 | 65,976 |
Austin Maxi 1750 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Austin Maxi 1750 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Austin Maxi 1750
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.9% MOT pass rate from 109 tests
72.1% MOT pass rate from 233 tests
The best year to buy a used Austin Maxi 1750 is 1976, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.9% across 109 tests. The 1972 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Austin Maxi 1750 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Maxi 1750 THIS CAR | 75.0% | 793 | 50,836 mi | 55 yrs |
| Austin Mini Mayfair | 64.7% | 51,788 | 54,118 mi | 44 yrs |
| Austin Mini 1000 City E | 64.5% | 44,703 | 54,880 mi | 44 yrs |
| Austin Mini | 75.1% | 18,242 | 47,796 mi | 66 yrs |
| Toyota Hiace 300 D-4D 120 LWB | 81.1% | 472 | 166,814 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Austin Mini Mayfair (64.7% pass rate) and the Austin Mini 1000 City E (64.5% pass rate), the Austin Maxi 1750 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Austin Maxi 1750 has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.0% across 793 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Austin Maxi 1750 are suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (61 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (44), and brake binding (27). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Austin Maxi 1750 owner drives around 639 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Austin Maxi 1750 models stay on UK roads for around 55 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.