MOT Status
ValidMileage
51,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clam / joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
centre exhaust support perrished
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
suspect fluid leak from clutch master cylinder? play in offside of steering rack.
Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
suspect fluid leak from clutch master cylinder? play in offside of steering rack.
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M40 GSB is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
Across all 1995 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 21,857 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 M40 GSB, 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 31 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of M40 GSB?
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What year was M40 GSB registered?
M40 GSB is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is M40 GSB safe to buy?
The MOT history for M40 GSB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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