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C389 KEW

1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,673 mi
Last recorded153,673 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi76,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC389 KEW
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 153,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 153,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 151,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both inner and outter sills covered in thick underseal

both outer sills corroding

nearside sill covered in thick underseal

under body heavy underseal

Fail 4 Sep 2007 151,649 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offside outer sills covered in thick underseal

nearside and offside rear boot floor corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sills inside doors corroding

underbody covered in thick underseal appears all ok

Pass 24 Jul 2006 150,988 miles

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

both outer sills corroding

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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C389 KEW is a 1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C389 KEW, 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 C389 KEW registered?

C389 KEW is a 1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 6 August 1985.

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