MOT Status
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16,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread
underside of vehicle coated in underseal
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Coolant leak
underside of vehicle coated in underseal
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
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1643 MG is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1995 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 21,857 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 RV8 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1643 MG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG RV8 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 1643 MG registered?
1643 MG is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 1 March 1995.
Is 1643 MG safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1643 MG shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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