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F372 XTH

1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,303 mi
Last recorded95,303 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi71,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF372 XTH
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 95,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balled on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2026 95,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balled on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring insecure not seated properly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached not tight (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 94,383 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 93,338 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 92,099 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 92,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,396 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to webbing, of centre rear seatbelt

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Jul 2011 87,235 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to webbing, of centre rear seatbelt

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Jul 2010 76,249 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,249 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,820 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,487 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil pressure switch wiring rubbing on o/s driveshaft.

rear center lap belt has no means of adjustment!.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,810 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 48,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake performance on d/s was low

slight smell of petrol from vehicle on idle

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,690 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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F372 XTH is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F372 XTH, 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 F372 XTH registered?

F372 XTH is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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