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F558 VGL

1989 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,356 mi
Last recorded28,356 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF558 VGL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 28,356 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides INNER UNDER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 28,137 miles

Coolant leak to excess ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy to excess (5.1.3 (b) (i))

componets underside rusty

exhaust leak to excess front

Fail 10 Mar 2021 28,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak to excess ()

componets underside rusty

exhaust leak to excess front

Pass 12 Sep 2019 27,652 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 27,649 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door shut step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel no effort. N/S low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,625 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 25,621 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill hole at rear (6.1.B.2)

Front oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 22,463 miles

N/S And O/S Inner Sill Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Surface Rust On All Suspension Joints

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,363 miles

surface corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills

surface rusting on underside and suspension units

Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,153 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to underbody

slight oil leak from engine and gear box

Pass 19 Jan 2011 22,065 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 20 Jan 2010 21,865 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle bushes are perished and have slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,962 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

slight leak of exhaust gases from front pipe to centre pipe joint

Pass 18 Jan 2007 20,297 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,476 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres slightly perishied

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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F558 VGL is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 62,224 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 F558 VGL, 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 37 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F558 VGL is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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