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B618 RVF

1984 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

48,214 mi
Last recorded48,214 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Maestro L46,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB618 RVF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 48,214 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 10 May 2024 48,214 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2023 47,675 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 47,675 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,972 miles

TEMP GAUGE NOT WORKING

Pass 9 Apr 2021 46,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 46,569 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 46,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 46,054 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 46,041 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sill /floor sections/rear sill ends/areas in door steps/off side rear strut mounting in boot (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure 2 (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion on near side rear strut mounting

Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,782 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 44,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 43,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,184 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,300 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 41,300 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,323 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,904 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,826 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 35,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,782 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 35,782 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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B618 RVF is a 1984 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1984 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,235 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B618 RVF, 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 42 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 B618 RVF registered?

B618 RVF is a 1984 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 5 October 1984.

Is B618 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B618 RVF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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