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F778 RHJ

1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,637 mi
Last recorded81,637 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi76,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF778 RHJ
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 81,637 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,632 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 81,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 81,610 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 81,592 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,511 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,329 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,153 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 81,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,970 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,700 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 80,652 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides inner sills to inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,376 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,179 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,808 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,380 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,101 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,940 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,383 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 76,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to os/ns rear wheel arches

Pass 28 Feb 2007 75,389 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 75,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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F778 RHJ is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F778 RHJ, 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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What year was F778 RHJ registered?

F778 RHJ is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F778 RHJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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