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G873 HAW

1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,547 mi
Last recorded8,547 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi76,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 HAW
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 8,547 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 8,543 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 8,540 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 8,480 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 8,233 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 8,226 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,204 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,199 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 8,199 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G873 HAW is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G873 HAW, 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 G873 HAW registered?

G873 HAW is a 1989 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G873 HAW safe to buy?

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