MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leaks engine and diff
DIFF OIL BURNING ON EXHAUST
REAR FOG FAULT
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
loose cat baffles
rear axle oil
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R800 AEB is a 1997 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
Across all 1997 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,724 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 R800 AEB, 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 29 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R800 AEB registered?
R800 AEB is a 1997 MG RV8, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is R800 AEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R800 AEB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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