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SJH 433M

1973 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,415 mi
Last recorded37,415 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJH 433M
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 37,415 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside upper wing corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 37,287 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside upper wing corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,708 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,217 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 35,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small hole in offside headlamp and reflector starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,724 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,641 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,500 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 29,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SJH 433M is a 1973 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJH 433M, 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 53 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJH 433M registered?

SJH 433M is a 1973 MG RV8, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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