MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,509 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))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle leaking oil
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coolant leak from engine
oil leak from front of engine
os ns inner rack joints have play
o/s n/s inner sueering rack joints have slight play
Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)
o/s n/s inner sueering rack joints have slight play
hand brake hard to disingage
n/s and o/s inner track rods, slight play
slight oil and coolant leaks
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
knocking noise from steering system
light cracking on rear tyre tread o/s and near side
plastic covers on sills
slight play in rear wheel bearings
slight play in steering rack
sticker in zone b of windscreen
covers on sills
covers on sills
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
covers on sills
covers on sills
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
covers on sills
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R401 JMV is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 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 R401 JMV, 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 R401 JMV registered?
R401 JMV is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is R401 JMV safe to buy?
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