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G559 FOJ

1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,085 mi
Last recorded55,085 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi76,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG559 FOJ
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,085 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,824 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 51,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,240 miles

oil leek

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front sills surface rust

Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,240 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front sills surface rust

oil leek

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,583 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 50,583 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,266 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 50,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 49,719 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 49,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,381 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,330 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 49,319 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 49,276 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,835 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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G559 FOJ is a 1989 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 68.8%.

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 G559 FOJ, 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 G559 FOJ registered?

G559 FOJ is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 24 August 1989.

Is G559 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G559 FOJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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