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K555 MGR

1998 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3943cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,601 mi
Last recorded37,601 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG RV830,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,943cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 37,601 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 37,002 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 36,080 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2023 35,310 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,417 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2019 34,417 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 33,902 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,364 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,125 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,313 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,216 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,925 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,739 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,291 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 21,421 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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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.

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