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E353 JRV

1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,800 mi
Last recorded62,800 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi82,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE353 JRV
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 62,800 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 62,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and dim compared to the offside rear (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2008 62,762 miles

offside and nearside under sills rusted

outer sill skirts fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2007 62,753 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 62,753 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,071 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 62,071 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 60,583 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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E353 JRV is a 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E353 JRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E353 JRV registered?

E353 JRV is a 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 12 September 1987.

Is E353 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E353 JRV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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