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V146 TAW

1999 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,188 mi
Last recorded24,188 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 MG RV827,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 TAW
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,188 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,741 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,606 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 20,213 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,256 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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V146 TAW is a 1999 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 27,121 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 V146 TAW, 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 27 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V146 TAW registered?

V146 TAW is a 1999 MG RV8, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V146 TAW safe to buy?

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