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R65 MTV

1998 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,517 mi
Last recorded35,517 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG RV830,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 MTV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 35,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 33,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 32,394 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 31,476 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 29,728 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 27,124 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 26,555 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,352 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 26,114 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 25,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 25,387 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 24,298 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 23,773 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,462 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,976 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f seat belt in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on egde

Pass 17 Apr 2010 19,362 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 18,951 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,337 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 18,141 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,058 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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R65 MTV is a 1998 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests 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 R65 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 R65 MTV registered?

R65 MTV is a 1998 MG RV8, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R65 MTV safe to buy?

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