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R1 MGR

1998 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

657 mi
Last recorded657 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 MG RV830,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2015 657 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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R1 MGR is a 1998 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R1 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 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 R1 MGR registered?

R1 MGR is a 1998 MG RV8, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R1 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 MGR shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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