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C27 WFX

1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,843 mi
Last recorded111,843 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi76,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC27 WFX
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 111,843 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 111,194 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 110,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner waLL ON TYRE IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 108,500 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR ARCHES (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 102,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,148 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 100,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill back plate (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,871 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,059 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,256 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,705 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 82,705 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,832 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,408 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,408 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,765 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 76,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 76,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C27 WFX is a 1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 76,765 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 C27 WFX, 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 41 years old, this MG Maestro 2.0 Efi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C27 WFX registered?

C27 WFX is a 1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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