MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.2.A.1b)
fuel cap seal poor
offside headlamp aim is on lower limit
oil seepage
steering lock inoperative
oil seepage
steering lock inoperative
uneven rise and fall between rear brakes and between parking brakes
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
nearside headlamp aim on upper limit
oil seepage
steering lock inoperative
uneven rise and fall between rear brakes and between parking brakes
6mm play at steering wheel rim
engine oil leaks
front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded
n/s/f slight wheel bearing play
n/s/f tyre starting to crack/perish
o/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit
o/s/f tyre starting to crack /perish
play in steering rack
sl;ight un even rise and fall between rear brakes
various light corrosion areas on both sill areas
various lightly corroded brake pipes
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Signs of some surface corrision to underside of vehicle
corrosion on outer sills
discolouration and damage on front number plate
perishing on rear tyres
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
corrosion on outer sills
discolouration and damage on front number plate
perishing on rear tyres
Centre exhaust mounting poor.
Front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding.
Slight movement in steering column UJ to splined shaft.
Steering rack has play.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L55 GEM is a 1994 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 1994 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 25,309 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 L55 GEM, 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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What year was L55 GEM registered?
L55 GEM is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 24 June 1994.
Is L55 GEM safe to buy?
The MOT history for L55 GEM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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