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M89 XPP

1998 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,470 mi
Last recorded31,470 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG RV830,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM89 XPP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 31,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 31,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 31,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 31,078 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 30,591 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 30,588 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 30,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 30,346 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 30,346 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,152 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,623 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,330 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 28,330 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,407 miles

in line filter requires attention

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 23,820 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 23,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,317 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,007 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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M89 XPP is a 1998 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 30,346 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 M89 XPP, 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 28 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M89 XPP registered?

M89 XPP is a 1998 MG RV8, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is M89 XPP safe to buy?

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