MOT Status
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48,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front exhaust clamps cracked
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front exhaust clamps cracked
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front exhaust joints front parts cracked
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front exhaust joints front parts cracked
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front suspension componants corroded
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front suspension componants corroded
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M977 LYO is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 M977 LYO, 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 M977 LYO registered?
M977 LYO is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 25 May 1995.
Is M977 LYO safe to buy?
The MOT history for M977 LYO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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