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K355 RUY

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,535 mi
Last recorded67,535 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK355 RUY
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 67,535 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,415 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,349 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,195 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,141 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 87,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 66,885 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 66,881 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K355 RUY is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green 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 K355 RUY, 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

How do I check the history of K355 RUY?

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What year was K355 RUY registered?

K355 RUY is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 24 May 1993.

Is K355 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K355 RUY 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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