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R178 YJU

1998 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,769 mi
Last recorded35,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 MG RV830,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 YJU
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2025 35,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 34,260 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 33,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 32,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 30,881 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,846 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,810 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 30,732 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 30,692 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 30,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,419 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 30,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 29,803 miles

n/s rear axle leaking oil on too back plate

Fail 5 Nov 2008 29,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear axle leaking oil on too back plate

Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,552 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,520 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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R178 YJU is a 1998 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 30,346 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 R178 YJU, 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 28 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 R178 YJU registered?

R178 YJU is a 1998 MG RV8, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R178 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 YJU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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