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R16 MGR

1997 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,919 mi
Last recorded41,919 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 MG RV812,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 41,919 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 41,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2025 41,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 41,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,070 miles

front end sat low near bump stops

Pass 1 May 2019 37,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 36,774 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 34,878 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 34,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 33,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,905 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,627 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,727 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,733 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,559 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 27,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 26,071 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,045 miles

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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R16 MGR is a 1997 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc 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 R16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R16 MGR registered?

R16 MGR is a 1997 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R16 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 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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