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E718 EUY

1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,941 mi
Last recorded82,941 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi82,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE718 EUY
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 82,941 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,794 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 82,440 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 82,401 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 81,803 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 81,061 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 80,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,596 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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E718 EUY is a 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E718 EUY, 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 E718 EUY registered?

E718 EUY is a 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E718 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E718 EUY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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