I've been pretty lucky I suppose, I've just put mine through its 3rd MOT in my ownership, and it sailed through again, I've not had advisories at any time either, so I'm very pleased with my '8', not the prettiest or highest specced, but good and reliable
Not to mention 'fun'
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I Love the smell of petrol in the morning!
Other vehicles
1968 Rover P5B Coupe (Modified & V-Quick, but I have to sell this now
... Boo Hoo!)
'92 Mitsubishi Pajero V6 (Petrol) Super Exceed (Gone now)
'06 Harley Davidson Night Train
Oh Yes....... The '98 PF S8!