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G548 UGV

1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

51,809 mi
Last recorded51,809 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi76,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG548 UGV
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,809 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 51,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,820 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

general surface corrosion

nearside headslamp chipped

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 18 Feb 2011 49,760 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,743 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 49,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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G548 UGV is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G548 UGV, 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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G548 UGV is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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