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S660 DBD

1998 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,474 mi
Last recorded20,474 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 MG RV830,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS660 DBD
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,663 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 17,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,044 miles

front susspension ride hight very low, bump stops in contact with lower arms.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,385 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,684 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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S660 DBD is a 1998 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S660 DBD, 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 S660 DBD registered?

S660 DBD is a 1998 MG RV8, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S660 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S660 DBD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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