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G786 MGK

1989 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,613 mi
Last recorded11,613 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 MGK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2025 11,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 11,487 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 10,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 9,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 8,996 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 8,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 8,979 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 8,355 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,318 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?

Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 487
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
constant velocity joint gaiter split 155
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G786 MGK is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 62,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G786 MGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro L typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G786 MGK registered?

G786 MGK is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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