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M39 ELB

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,060 mi
Last recorded9,060 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM39 ELB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2007 9,060 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 7,576 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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M39 ELB is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 21,857 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 M39 ELB, 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 31 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of M39 ELB?

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What year was M39 ELB registered?

M39 ELB is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M39 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M39 ELB shows 2 tests 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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