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G902 VKK

1990 Austin Maestro Special

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,301 mi
Last recorded103,301 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Maestro Special69,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG902 VKK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 103,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 102,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 102,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 97,864 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,798 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 96,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 95,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,800 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 93,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,866 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 90,866 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,497 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 88,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,372 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,815 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,709 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,374 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 63,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,091 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,850 miles

front brakes are imbalanced by 23%

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,234 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both side front wipers starting nto split

Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,924 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,421 miles

interior mirror missing

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Special?

Based on 710 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
1,168
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
constant velocity joint gaiter split 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 34
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G902 VKK is a 1990 Austin Maestro Special in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1990 Austin Maestro Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 69,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro Special fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G902 VKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Special typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Maestro Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G902 VKK registered?

G902 VKK is a 1990 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 30 May 1990.

Is G902 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G902 VKK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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