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N1 RVB

1995 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

15,750 mi
Last recorded15,750 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 15,750 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 15,642 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 15,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 15,612 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 15,469 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 15,442 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 15,427 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 15,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 15,153 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 15,059 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,280 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 14,098 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 13,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,198 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,977 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,122 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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N1 RVB is a 1995 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N1 RVB, 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 N1 RVB registered?

N1 RVB is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is N1 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 RVB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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