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G452 EOM

1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,611 mi
Last recorded68,611 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi76,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG452 EOM
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 68,611 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 68,575 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 68,549 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 68,347 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 68,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 67,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 66,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,675 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And offside sills and rear wheel arches corroded. Also lower parts of doors. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 65,673 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple along system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Oil pressure switch wiring fouling on driveshaft. and brake pad wear sensor wiring fouling on CV Joint (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And offside sills and rear wheel arches corroded. Also lower parts of doors. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,739 miles

battery insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2012 64,738 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

battery insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,272 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 64,261 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,060 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 62,060 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,414 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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G452 EOM is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G452 EOM, 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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G452 EOM is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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