MOT Status
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51,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Both central mounting broken . (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension bump stop missing
Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Both central mounting broken . (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension bump stop missing
Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING.
O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.
OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE.
PERISH MARKS ON FUEL CAP SEALING RING.
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING.
O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.
OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE.
PERISH MARKS ON FUEL CAP SEALING RING.
FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING.
O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.
OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE.
PERISH MARKS ON FUEL CAP SEALING RING.
o/s door mirror glass damaged
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES.
FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN.
OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.
o/s front suspension bump stop missing
some damage to o/s door mirror glass
some wear in n/s of steering rack.
steering rack noisey in operation
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
o/s front suspension bump stop missing
some damage to o/s door mirror glass
some wear in n/s of steering rack.
steering rack noisey in operation
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
wear in o/s front steering rack
O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.
SLIGHT DRAG ON O/S FRONT SERVICE BRAKE.
SOME PLAY IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.
SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
DETERIORATION OF EXHAUST MOUNTINGS.
O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.
SLIGHT DRAG ON O/S FRONT SERVICE BRAKE.
SOME PLAY IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.
SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.
centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts badly perished
slight wear in steering rack
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts badly perished
slight wear in steering rack
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust mounting perished
SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES
WEAR IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear service brakes unbalenced
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear service brakes unbalenced
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
some wear in steering rack and pinion
wear in front anti roll bar bushes
windscreen damaged on n/s
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M290 HPK is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1994 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 25,309 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 M290 HPK, 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 32 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M290 HPK is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 9 September 1994.
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