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R63 KAX

1998 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

5,045 mi
Last recorded5,045 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1998 MG RV830,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 KAX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 5,045 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 4,748 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 4,389 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 4,128 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 3,675 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 3,475 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 3,259 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 3,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 2,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 2,283 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 1,901 miles

battery loose but not likely to fall from upright position

Fail 28 Jul 2014 1,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery loose but not likely to fall from upright position

Pass 27 Jul 2013 1,530 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 793 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,255 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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R63 KAX is a 1998 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R63 KAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R63 KAX registered?

R63 KAX is a 1998 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R63 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 KAX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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