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E21 MGR

1997 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,100 mi
Last recorded31,100 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 MG RV812,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 31,100 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2025 30,723 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 30,441 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 29,393 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 27,691 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 27,223 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 22,981 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 22,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 20,627 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 16,047 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 16,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 12,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 12,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 6,295 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 3,414 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 11 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,434 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,702 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,423 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,098 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,790 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,990 miles

How Reliable is the MG RV8?

Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 153
brake recording little or no effort 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
Stop lamp not working 107
Headlamp aim too high 84
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E21 MGR is a 1997 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,724 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 E21 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 29 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E21 MGR registered?

E21 MGR is a 1997 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is E21 MGR safe to buy?

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