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E122 JLY

1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,518 mi
Last recorded108,518 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi71,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE122 JLY
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 108,518 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 108,167 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake poor

Fail 23 May 2013 108,167 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake poor

Pass 19 Apr 2011 108,126 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 108,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 107,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 107,365 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 106,238 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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E122 JLY is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E122 JLY, 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.

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What year was E122 JLY registered?

E122 JLY is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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