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FLW 287J

1971 MG RV8

Orange Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,300 mi
Last recorded50,300 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2005
4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLW 287J
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2005 50,300 miles

Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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FLW 287J is a 1971 MG RV8 in Orange with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FLW 287J, 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 55 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLW 287J registered?

FLW 287J is a 1971 MG RV8, first registered on 25 February 1971.

Is FLW 287J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLW 287J shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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