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D246 DPE

1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,421 mi
Last recorded66,421 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi71,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD246 DPE
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,421 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Car has been undersealed

Rear Top shocker mount bushes worn

Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,081 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,405 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,797 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,900 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2009 51,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,068 miles

power steering rack replaced by manual steering rack

slight chip in screen

Fail 17 Mar 2008 48,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

power steering rack replaced by manual steering rack

slight chip in screen

Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,565 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 44,663 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,663 miles

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

oil leak

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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D246 DPE is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 71,174 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 D246 DPE, 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 38 years old, this MG Maestro 2.0 Efi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D246 DPE registered?

D246 DPE is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 6 July 1988.

Is D246 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D246 DPE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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