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N122 PVL

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,591 mi
Last recorded5,591 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 PVL
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 5,591 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 5,450 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 5,243 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 4,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 4,782 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 4,676 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 4,664 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 4,663 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 4,551 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 4,551 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2015 4,482 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 4,418 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 4,175 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 4,036 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 3,770 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 3,770 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 3,382 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 3,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 268 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 2,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 1,891 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 1,495 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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N122 PVL is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N122 PVL, 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 N122 PVL registered?

N122 PVL is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N122 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N122 PVL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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