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E858 MMG

1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,968 mi
Last recorded74,968 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi82,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE858 MMG
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 74,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 74,957 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2024 73,747 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 73,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 73,516 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,483 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,196 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,203 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,992 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,515 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 May 2010 71,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,079 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 70,666 miles

Rear brake flexi pipe ferrals corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,306 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 69,192 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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E858 MMG is a 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E858 MMG, 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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E858 MMG is a 1987 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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