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V38 RBK

1999 MG RV8

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,900 mi
Last recorded49,900 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 MG RV827,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 RBK
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,900 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,760 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 46,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower wishbone corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,822 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear park braking only just past - both readings low

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,092 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,711 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,748 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,753 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,259 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 27,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,403 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 26,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,750 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 18,778 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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V38 RBK is a 1999 MG RV8 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 V38 RBK, 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 V38 RBK registered?

V38 RBK is a 1999 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V38 RBK safe to buy?

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