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E276 RAF

1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,074 mi
Last recorded43,074 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi71,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE276 RAF
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 43,074 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 42,443 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 41,855 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 47,126 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 40,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,415 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,342 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 38,342 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 37,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,897 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,028 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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E276 RAF is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E276 RAF, 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 E276 RAF registered?

E276 RAF is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 3 February 1988.

Is E276 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E276 RAF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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