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P26 MGR

2001 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,350 mi
Last recorded28,350 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,350 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,401 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,714 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 10 Aug 2015 26,714 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 10 Jul 2014 25,952 miles

limited inspection of sills trims fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,483 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,438 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,505 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,654 miles

slight wear in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,324 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 3,417 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 3,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 1,965 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 1,965 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the MG RV8?

Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 153
brake recording little or no effort 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
Stop lamp not working 107
Headlamp aim too high 84
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P26 MGR is a 2001 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P26 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 25 years old, this MG RV8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P26 MGR registered?

P26 MGR is a 2001 MG RV8, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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