MOT Status
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72,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn wrap round (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn wrap round (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer sill holed & corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Engine oil leak.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front outer sill holed & corroded.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M488 TDC is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.
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 M488 TDC, 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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What year was M488 TDC registered?
M488 TDC is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 5 May 1995.
Is M488 TDC safe to buy?
The MOT history for M488 TDC shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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