MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,526 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate cracked
all four tyres perished
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
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M556 VDO is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 M556 VDO, 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 M556 VDO registered?
M556 VDO is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 December 1994.
Is M556 VDO safe to buy?
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