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E795 EPD

1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,489 mi
Last recorded152,489 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi82,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE795 EPD
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 152,489 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 152,071 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill inside door (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 151,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill inside door (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 149,851 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 31 Mar 2015 148,334 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 148,334 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on boot floor

Pass 28 Sep 2009 146,231 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 146,231 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 139,339 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 122,777 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 111,111 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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E795 EPD is a 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E795 EPD, 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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E795 EPD is a 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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