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K296 TTN

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,886 mi
Last recorded63,886 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 TTN
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 63,886 miles

Nearside Front bump stop loose

Offside Front bump stop missing

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

oil leaks

screen chipped

Pass 17 May 2018 63,662 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 63,634 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,391 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,975 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to legal limit (205/65V15)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,675 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,908 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 55,971 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,472 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 52,011 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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K296 TTN is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 K296 TTN, 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.

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What year was K296 TTN registered?

K296 TTN is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 7 July 1993.

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