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L838 HYO

1998 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,613 mi
Last recorded46,613 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG RV830,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 HYO
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 46,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 46,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 45,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 44,401 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,667 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,102 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,259 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,617 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 40,611 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 39,287 miles

general corrosion to steering and suspension components.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,042 miles

Front and rear bump stops

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,365 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,973 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,481 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,453 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,878 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side head light lens chipped

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,160 miles

off side headlight lens chipped

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,329 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 32,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L838 HYO is a 1998 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L838 HYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L838 HYO registered?

L838 HYO is a 1998 MG RV8, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is L838 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L838 HYO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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