MOT Status
ValidMileage
37,601 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All suspension bump stops in poor condition/breaking up
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished & cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Seatbelt holster casing damaged making buckle entry difficult
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front & rear (All four) rubber bumps stops cracked and perished (Breaking up)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Holster casing broken, making operation difficult (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All corrodes Arms, crossmember. coil springs, shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension bump stops breaking up, both sides
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split on end. (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (front) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
oil leak
Oil leak
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K555 MGR is a 1998 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,943cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
Across all 1998 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 30,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 K555 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 28 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was K555 MGR registered?
K555 MGR is a 1998 MG RV8, first registered on 19 August 1998.
Is K555 MGR safe to buy?
The MOT history for K555 MGR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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