MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,964 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both front springs are corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive oil between engine and gearbox. rear differential has oil around it (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front springs are corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil between engine and gearbox. Rear differential also has oil around it (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow between front pipe and catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight dampness around fuel pump
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished around outer sidewall, ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished around outer sidewall, ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow between front pipe and catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight dampness around fuel pump
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge, cracking on outer sidewall and edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer sidewall and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge, cracking on outer sidewall and edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer sidewall and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from rear of engine area, also oil on back of gearbox, and on rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket appears to be insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all 4 tyres deteriorated and wearing close to wear indicators
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split boot split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split boot split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split boot split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end slight play (2.2.B.1f)
All tyres on vehicle old and perishing
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All tyres on vehicle old and perishing
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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N60 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 N60 MGR, 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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N60 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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