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G279 LEX

1990 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,063 mi
Last recorded121,063 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 LEX
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 121,063 miles

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Mar 2014 120,309 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,437 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread.

Oil leak

Roll cage fitted in rear passenger area

Fail 20 Feb 2013 118,431 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread.

Oil leak

Roll cage fitted in rear passenger area

Pass 23 Feb 2012 118,427 miles

Horn button sticking

Oil leak

Roll cage fitted in rear seat area

Fail 23 Feb 2012 118,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Horn button sticking

Roll cage fitted in rear seat area

Fail 25 Jan 2012 118,396 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Horn control sticking.

Roll cage fitted in rear

Pass 12 Oct 2010 117,915 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 117,915 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 115,915 miles

nearside rear floor pan corroded but repaired from inside

offside panel near fuel pipe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2009 115,844 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear floor pan corroded but repaired from inside

offside panel near fuel pipe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2008 115,376 miles

some corrosion starting near rear jacking points

Fail 25 Jul 2008 115,363 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 104,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r floor holed out side fail area.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 89,897 miles

fuel pump looks damp

Fail 10 Feb 2006 89,897 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pump looks damp.

nail in tyre

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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G279 LEX is a 1990 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G279 LEX, 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 36 years old, this MG Maestro 2.0 Efi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G279 LEX is a 1990 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 23 April 1990.

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