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C422 MWA

1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,453 mi
Last recorded85,453 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi73,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC422 MWA
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 85,453 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 85,453 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 80,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,123 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 79,353 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes have corrosion

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,778 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 78,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 78,375 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,461 miles

o/s front strut spring mounting is corroded and weakened advise regular inspection or replacement

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,301 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,351 miles

slight bind n/s rear wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,411 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,759 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 69,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 69,181 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,116 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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C422 MWA is a 1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C422 MWA, 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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What year was C422 MWA registered?

C422 MWA is a 1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 9 July 1986.

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