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G3 RVW

1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

105,584 mi
Last recorded105,584 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi76,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 RVW
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 105,584 miles

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TOO UNDERSIDE

MINOR EXHAUST BLOW

SURFACE CORROSION TO ALL JACKING POINTS

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH INNER SILLS

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR AXLE MOUNTS

Fail 19 Sep 2024 105,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TOO UNDERSIDE

MINOR EXHAUST BLOW

SURFACE CORROSION TO ALL JACKING POINTS

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH INNER SILLS

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR AXLE MOUNTS

Pass 9 Oct 2023 104,038 miles

extensive welding repairs to vehicle

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,389 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,080 miles

extensive welding to underside of vehicle

slight exhaust blow

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,738 miles

extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle

heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,682 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,490 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to both sills

tape on near side rear door

tape on off side front arch

Fail 23 Feb 2016 85,418 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded a post (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to both sills

tape on near side rear door

tape on off side front arch

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking up

chassie heavily corrded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 81,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking up

chassie heavily corrded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,146 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2014 76,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,494 miles

surface corrosion to outer sills

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Jan 2013 71,493 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

surface corrosion to outer sills

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,685 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracked

front bumper cracked

fuel lines corroded

heavy undersealing to parts of underside

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2011 64,685 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyre side walls cracked

front bumper cracked

fuel lines corroded

heavy undersealing to parts of underside

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,160 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 57,156 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 57,120 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 53,575 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,998 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 46,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,895 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 43,895 miles

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

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

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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G3 RVW is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 G3 RVW, 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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G3 RVW is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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