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G659 FCW

1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,344 mi
Last recorded78,344 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi76,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG659 FCW
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 78,344 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2026 78,273 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pipes heavily coated in underseal

under side heavily coated in underseal

Pass 21 May 2019 76,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 73,427 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 72,324 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 70,527 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 70,527 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 69,724 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 67,622 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 67,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,140 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,134 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 58,973 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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G659 FCW is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 G659 FCW, 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 G659 FCW registered?

G659 FCW is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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