MOT Status
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48,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play
Offside Front rack has slight play
Oil leak engine ()
outer sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel Cylinder (3.6.A.1)
slight play in o/s steering rack
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
oil leak /oil pressure switch area ???
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
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M496 UTF is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 M496 UTF, 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 M496 UTF registered?
M496 UTF is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is M496 UTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for M496 UTF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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