MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
general surface corrosion on all suspension components, front and rear.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front and rear suspension components are slighly rusty
Leaf spring rubbers perishing
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear diff oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface rust on suspention sub frame and edges of floors
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P9 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 P9 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 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 P9 MGR registered?
P9 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P9 MGR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P9 MGR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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