MOT Status
ValidMileage
46,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
dif oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
dif oil leak
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
dif has slight oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
diff has slight oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear axle diff has slight oil leak
rear diff leaking
slight freeplay in o/s steering rack
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)
rear diff leaking
slight freeplay in o/s steering rack
slight oil leak
headlight images poor
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front suspension bump stops in poor condition
fuel cap seal slightly perished
engine /gearbox oil leak
front coil springs corroded
rubber suspension bushes age cracking
slight play in steering rack
unale to check hydraulic system fully due to wet weather
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N538 NWS is a 1999 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 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 N538 NWS, 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 N538 NWS registered?
N538 NWS is a 1999 MG RV8, first registered on 1 December 1999.
Is N538 NWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N538 NWS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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