MOT Status
ValidMileage
64,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH sides ()
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH sides ()
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding to the minimum standard.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear service brake application becoming uneven
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front and rear suspension components corroded
slight age cracking to rear suspension rubbers
Both front wheel slightly binding
Dampness around gearbox and rear diff.
Exhaust corroded
Front coil springs heavily corroded
General corrosion to all suspension / steering / braking components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Both front wheel slightly binding
Dampness around gearbox and rear diff.
Exhaust corroded
Front coil springs heavily corroded
General corrosion to all suspension / steering / braking components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust corroded
suspension components corroded
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N53 OYU is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 1996 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,013 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 N53 OYU, 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 30 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N53 OYU registered?
N53 OYU is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 21 February 1996.
Is N53 OYU safe to buy?
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