MOT Status
ValidMileage
50,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front bushes perished
oil leak
play in rack ends
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
front bushes perished
oil leak
play in rack ends
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight play in both steering rack ball ends
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R58 MTV is a 1998 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 R58 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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What year was R58 MTV registered?
R58 MTV is a 1998 MG RV8, first registered on 21 May 1998.
Is R58 MTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R58 MTV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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