MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,167 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Stearing rack . slight play in rack
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R51 MTV is a 1998 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 R51 MTV, 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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How do I check the history of R51 MTV?
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What year was R51 MTV registered?
R51 MTV is a 1998 MG RV8, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R51 MTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R51 MTV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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