MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
boot gas struts weak
front suspension generally corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
boot gas struts weak
front suspension generally corroded
N/S/R foor and parking brake lower readings than O/S. Inspection advised.
Advise two new wiper blades
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advise two new wiper blades
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak from rear diff
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L898 SEV is a 2003 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2003 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 23,304 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 L898 SEV, 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 23 years old, this MG RV8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L898 SEV registered?
L898 SEV is a 2003 MG RV8, first registered on 16 June 2003.
Is L898 SEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L898 SEV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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