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N217 FKK

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,830 mi
Last recorded33,830 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 FKK
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,830 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,276 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 33,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N217 FKK is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N217 FKK, 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 N217 FKK registered?

N217 FKK is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N217 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 FKK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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