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A7 BGW

1988 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,349 mi
Last recorded79,349 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BGW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 79,349 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,536 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 75,513 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,821 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 58,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked/discoloured (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play suspension top mount wheel free

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,535 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 57,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,940 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,908 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 54,623 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,557 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 53,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,506 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 52,506 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,076 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,865 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO NSF AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,606 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,394 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 45,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,074 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?

Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 487
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
constant velocity joint gaiter split 155
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A7 BGW is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 BGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro L typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 BGW registered?

A7 BGW is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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