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P666 MGR

1997 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,049 mi
Last recorded33,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 MG RV812,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,949cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 33,049 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 32,749 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 30,829 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 29,894 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 28,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 27,880 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 25,484 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,657 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 20,431 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,950 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,787 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 14,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 11,105 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 9,332 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 6,825 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,125 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 6,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 3,535 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 688 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 25,992 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 5,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front suspension has limited clearence with bump stop

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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P666 MGR is a 1997 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,724 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 P666 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 29 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P666 MGR registered?

P666 MGR is a 1997 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P666 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P666 MGR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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