MOT Status
ValidMileage
18,614 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil pressure switch leaking
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Oil pressure switch leaking
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
nearside front bump stop deteriorated
nearside rear bump stop deteriorated
offside front bumpstop deteriorated
offside rear bump stop deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Oil leak
nearside front bump stop deteriorated
nearside rear bump stop deteriorated
offside front bumpstop deteriorated
offside rear bump stop deteriorated
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P495 RNF is a 1996 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P495 RNF, 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 P495 RNF registered?
P495 RNF is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is P495 RNF safe to buy?
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