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G371 APM

1989 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,838 mi
Last recorded76,838 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG371 APM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 76,838 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 76,284 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 76,283 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 72,181 miles

Brake pad's sensor wire (offside front) broken.

Fuel cap's surround rusted.

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipe to steering rack slightly damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 66,830 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill partly rusted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slight flickering with indicator on. (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks around sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside effort lower. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper/washer not working.

Pass 2 Feb 2020 58,568 miles

Fuel neck surround rusted with hole.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 52,642 miles

Slight play both front steering arms

Slight play both rear wheel bearings

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Feb 2019 52,642 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight play both front steering arms

Slight play both rear wheel bearings

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill lip (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 45,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill lip (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 45,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded by not in prescribed area

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,805 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 39,207 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 39,204 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2014 37,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 34,435 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2012 30,429 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,285 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 26,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 22,584 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 19,240 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 15,906 miles

nearside front tyre perishing and cracked on side walls

surface corrosion on both front brake calipers

surface corrosion on steering and suspension components front and rear

welding repairs to near side rear

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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G371 APM is a 1989 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 73.9%.

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 G371 APM, 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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G371 APM is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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