MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
play both front rack ends
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
play both front rack ends
emmissions only just passed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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246 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 246 MGR, 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 246 MGR registered?
246 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is 246 MGR safe to buy?
The MOT history for 246 MGR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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