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F535 BJK

1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,742 mi
Last recorded116,742 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi76,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF535 BJK
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 116,742 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 116,731 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general body condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 116,474 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general body condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 116,203 miles

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 115,858 miles

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 115,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 115,265 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 115,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 115,196 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2011 114,814 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 114,814 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 114,611 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 113,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf chassis rail poor condition

wiper blades poor condition

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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F535 BJK is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 76,941 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 F535 BJK, 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 37 years old, this MG Maestro 2.0 Efi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F535 BJK is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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