MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint on right exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
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S998 LRA is a 1998 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S998 LRA, 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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How do I check the history of S998 LRA?
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What year was S998 LRA registered?
S998 LRA is a 1998 MG RV8, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S998 LRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S998 LRA shows 21 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.
Does S998 LRA have outstanding finance?
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