MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,769 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
n/s rear axle leaking oil on too back plate
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
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
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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.
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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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