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C555 ALJ

1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,298 mi
Last recorded47,298 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi73,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC555 ALJ
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 47,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 46,521 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,581 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill pin hole on corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,483 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill/wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 41,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill/wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,268 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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C555 ALJ is a 1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C555 ALJ, 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 C555 ALJ registered?

C555 ALJ is a 1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 18 March 1986.

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