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M7 CWK

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,985 mi
Last recorded2,985 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 CWK
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 2,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 2,774 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 2,495 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 2,069 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 2,069 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 1,654 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f exhaust mounting broken

Fail 17 Jul 2012 1,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 1,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 7,754 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 6,433 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 6,130 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 5,589 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 4,404 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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M7 CWK is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M7 CWK, 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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What year was M7 CWK registered?

M7 CWK is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M7 CWK safe to buy?

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