MOT Status
ValidMileage
33,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P17 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P17 MGR, 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 P17 MGR registered?
P17 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is P17 MGR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P17 MGR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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