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D818 EVT

1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,051 mi
Last recorded77,051 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi82,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD818 EVT
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 77,051 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre is cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2012 76,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre is cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,388 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,150 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 76,150 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 76,064 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 75,670 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 75,417 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,284 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 75,284 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 74,311 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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D818 EVT is a 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,318 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 D818 EVT, 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 39 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 D818 EVT registered?

D818 EVT is a 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is D818 EVT safe to buy?

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