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C104 SJF

1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,714 mi
Last recorded93,714 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi76,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC104 SJF
MakeMG
ModelMaestro 2.0 Efi
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 93,714 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 93,293 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 92,948 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 92,940 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,645 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,954 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 91,954 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 91,942 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,906 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 91,899 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 90,697 miles

Oil leak

c/a interior mirror not fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2011 90,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

c/a interior mirror not fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 86,225 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 85,953 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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C104 SJF is a 1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 76,765 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 C104 SJF, 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 41 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 C104 SJF registered?

C104 SJF is a 1985 MG Maestro 2.0 Efi, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C104 SJF safe to buy?

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