MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,517 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front tyres wearing on edges
both front tyres perished
both rear tyres perished
n/s/f seat belt in poor condition
o/s/f tyre wearing on egde
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R65 MTV shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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