MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front No plate backing separated. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached OSF drop link upper bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS rack boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front No plate backing separated. (0.1 (b))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating
nearside front suspension bumpstop deteriorating
nearside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorating
offside front suspension bumpstop deteriorating
offside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorating
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating
nearside front suspension bumpstop deteriorating
nearside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorating
offside front suspension bumpstop deteriorating
offside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorating
slight play in o/s steering rack
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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K888 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1994 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 25,309 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 K888 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 32 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K888 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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