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G359 APM

1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,764 mi
Last recorded57,764 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi76,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG359 APM
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,764 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2023 57,764 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 57,268 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 56,368 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 56,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,426 miles

O/s & N/s front tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner & outer tread shoulders [185/55/15 82V]

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,217 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,508 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 52,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,187 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,187 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,724 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 51,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,048 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 50,217 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,307 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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G359 APM is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 G359 APM, 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 G359 APM registered?

G359 APM is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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