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VMO 374

1976 MG RV8

Grey Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,283 mi
Last recorded60,283 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1976 MG RV844,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMO 374
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 60,283 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 54,827 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 48,948 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 48,948 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 45,214 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 41,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 32,722 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 26,626 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 26,440 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 23,390 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 23,388 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,046 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 23,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 22,088 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 21,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,535 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,354 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 21,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,216 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,509 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 19,494 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,539 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 18,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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VMO 374 is a 1976 MG RV8 in Grey with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1976 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 44,200 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 VMO 374, 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 50 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VMO 374 registered?

VMO 374 is a 1976 MG RV8, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is VMO 374 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMO 374 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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