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M214 GGH

1999 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,777 mi
Last recorded28,777 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 MG RV827,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM214 GGH
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 28,777 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,384 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 27,702 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 27,680 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt slipping

front bump stops deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2018 27,680 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes battery tray cover missing on floor (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt slipping

front bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 27,569 miles

movement/wear in steering

wipers performance is poor

Pass 1 Oct 2014 27,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play/knock in steering

Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,219 miles

free play in steering rack

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,955 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 26,955 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,917 miles

movement/wear in steering rack

wipers performance is poor

Pass 20 Jun 2009 26,710 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 26,709 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,117 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,151 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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M214 GGH is a 1999 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 27,121 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 M214 GGH, 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 27 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M214 GGH registered?

M214 GGH is a 1999 MG RV8, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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