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E797 KFV

1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,621 mi
Last recorded32,621 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi71,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE797 KFV
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 32,621 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 32,216 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,734 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 31,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,427 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking slighty o/s rear steel brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,425 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 31,423 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2008 31,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,413 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 31,407 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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E797 KFV is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E797 KFV, 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 E797 KFV registered?

E797 KFV is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 11 March 1988.

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