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R8 VMG

1997 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,554 mi
Last recorded6,554 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1997 MG RV812,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VMG
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 6,554 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2015 4,561 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 1,025 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,894 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 26,894 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,679 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,676 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 26,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both nearside tyres poor condition

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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R8 VMG is a 1997 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,724 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 R8 VMG, 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 29 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R8 VMG registered?

R8 VMG is a 1997 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R8 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 VMG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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