MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Front Lower Bottom coolant hose rubbing through on steering rack
Front Lower Oil leak from underside of engine
Front Lower Signs of coolant/antifreeze underside of engine possible slight leak
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Lower Rear diff cover plate wet
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Lower Bottom coolant hose rubbing through on steering rack
Front Lower Oil leak from underside of engine
Front Lower Signs of coolant/antifreeze underside of engine possible slight leak
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Lower Rear diff cover plate wet
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
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P435 YAE is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1996 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,013 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 P435 YAE, 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 30 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P435 YAE registered?
P435 YAE is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is P435 YAE safe to buy?
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