MOT Status
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76,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Oil leak
slight play both front wheel bearings
slight play both track rod ends
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
near side rear parking brake cable corroded
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in steering rack o/s/f
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L970 BOD is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1993 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 33,638 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 L970 BOD, 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 33 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L970 BOD registered?
L970 BOD is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 4 November 1993.
Is L970 BOD safe to buy?
The MOT history for L970 BOD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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