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F390 LAR

1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,594 mi
Last recorded119,594 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi71,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF390 LAR
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,594 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 119,578 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 115,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,815 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 106,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F390 LAR is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F390 LAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F390 LAR registered?

F390 LAR is a 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F390 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F390 LAR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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