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D809 YAB

1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,688 mi
Last recorded88,688 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi73,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD809 YAB
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 88,688 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 88,613 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 88,590 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,875 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre starting to perrish.

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 84,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 83,071 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 80,819 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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D809 YAB is a 1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D809 YAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D809 YAB registered?

D809 YAB is a 1986 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 19 September 1986.

Is D809 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D809 YAB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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