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G831 WVT

1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,478 mi
Last recorded98,478 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi76,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG831 WVT
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2011 98,478 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,478 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 98,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs are worn and corroded

general corrosion to underside

grease on brake pipes

welding repair to o/s/r sill

Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,382 miles

grease on brake pipes

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

grease on brake pipes

n/s/f tyre worn to limits on inside edge

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Jun 2009 88,503 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn ( cracking )

o/s front tyre worn ( cracking )

slight play in o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings

suspension lowered

Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,181 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2008 86,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2007 84,662 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 84,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 84,284 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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G831 WVT is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G831 WVT, 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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G831 WVT is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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