MOT Status
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42,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear bushes (2.4.B.2)
front antiroll bar mounts showing wear
front brake discs rusting on edges
front number plate getting in poor condition
front subframe rusting
front suspension lower arm bushes showing wear
imbalance on rear foot brake
n/s rear tyre rubber cracking
rust in n/s headlamp
slight imbalance on front brakes
steering rack showing slight wear
front antiroll bar bushes starting to show wear
front lower arm bushes starting to show wear
n/s front tyre rubber cracking and tread getting worn ( mich 205/65/15 94v )
rear spring bushes starting to show wear
shock absorbers starting to show wear
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front antiroll bar bushes starting to show wear
front lower arm bushes starting to show wear
n/s front tyre rubber cracking and tread getting worn ( mich 205/65/15 94v )
rear spring bushes starting to show wear
shock absorbers starting to show wear
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
35% imbalance on rear foot brake
front sub frame getting rusty
plastic sill covers fitted
signs of oil leak from engine
some brake pipes starting to get rusty
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
35% imbalance on rear foot brake
front sub frame getting rusty
plastic sill covers fitted
signs of oil leak from engine
some brake pipes starting to get rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre poor side wall
some inbalance front brakes
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre poor side wall
some inbalance front brakes
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise pad inspection
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
advise pad inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corrodedfront discs and †front discs and pads showing wear
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P3 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 P3 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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What year was P3 MGR registered?
P3 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P3 MGR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P3 MGR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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