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M24 MGR

1997 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

7,890 mi
Last recorded7,890 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1997 MG RV812,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 7,890 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 7,732 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 7,243 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 6,949 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 6,272 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 5,598 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 5,073 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 4,250 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 4,250 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 2,839 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 910 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 307 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 34 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,569 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 26,569 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 26,369 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 25,601 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 25,050 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK SUMP AREA

N/S/R LEAF SPRING MTG PLATE RUBBER SPLITTING

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,997 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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M24 MGR is a 1997 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,724 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 M24 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 29 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M24 MGR registered?

M24 MGR is a 1997 MG RV8, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is M24 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M24 MGR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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