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R39 MGR

1998 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

13,096 mi
Last recorded13,096 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 MG RV830,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 13,096 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake low effort compared to o/s imbalance only just enough to pass test

Pass 28 Nov 2024 13,039 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 12,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 12,984 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 12,940 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 12,911 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 12,840 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 12,677 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 12,628 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 12,461 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 12,278 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 12,122 miles

Exhuast mounting rubber deteriorated but exhaust still supported

Fail 6 Dec 2014 12,122 miles

Exhuast mounting rubber deteriorated but exhaust still supported

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 12,048 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 12,048 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 11,333 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust rubber split

Pass 6 Dec 2011 10,656 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 10,094 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 9,565 miles

STEERING RACK O/S/ INNER JOINT WORN

Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,809 miles

Oil leak

STEERING RACK INNER JOINT SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Pass 13 Nov 2007 8,021 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 6,495 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 6,029 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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R39 MGR is a 1998 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R39 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 R39 MGR registered?

R39 MGR is a 1998 MG RV8, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R39 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 MGR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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