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C127 URW

1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,733 mi
Last recorded52,733 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi73,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC127 URW
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 52,733 miles

Offside Front corrosion on wing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded not considered structural

Fail 8 Jul 2023 52,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded at rear of arch. no sharp edges protruding

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

all doors corroded at the bottom

Fail 15 Jun 2023 52,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All passengers doors corroded along the bottom

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazards not working

Offside Front Wing corroded,but not likely to cause injury

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 52,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside slight corrosion on sill panel

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front lower wing panel/wheel arch corroded through but has no effect on vehicle structure

Offside slight corrosion on sill panel

Pass 4 May 2020 52,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 52,419 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,031 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,917 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,022 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2009 46,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,295 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,542 miles

slight play nearside lower wishbone joint

steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 5 Aug 2006 99,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 97,267 miles

How Reliable is the MG Maestro 2.0 Efi?

Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Steering rack gaiter split 46
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C127 URW is a 1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 73,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Maestro 2.0 Efi fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C127 URW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Maestro 2.0 Efi typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this MG Maestro 2.0 Efi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C127 URW is a 1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 21 January 1986.

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