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K246 CHB

1993 MG RV8

Cream Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,664 mi
Last recorded48,664 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK246 CHB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,664 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 48,664 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2011 44,781 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,222 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 35,824 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,511 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 25,902 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,373 miles

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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K246 CHB is a 1993 MG RV8 in Cream with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 33,638 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 K246 CHB, 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 33 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 K246 CHB registered?

K246 CHB is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 16 April 1993.

Is K246 CHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K246 CHB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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