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E987 BSO

1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,893 mi
Last recorded50,893 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi71,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE987 BSO
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension arms some corrosion

wheel arches corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2005 50,844 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 50,838 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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E987 BSO is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E987 BSO, 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 E987 BSO registered?

E987 BSO is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E987 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E987 BSO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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