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N400 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

658 mi
Last recorded658 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 658 miles

genaral component corosion rubber bushes perished

Pass 21 Jun 2010 6,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 4,793 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 4,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 3,590 miles

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

n\s\f tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

o\s\f tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2008 3,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n\s\f tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

o\s\f tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 2,564 miles

advise all tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Pass 31 Mar 2006 2,279 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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N400 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N400 MGR, 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 N400 MGR registered?

N400 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N400 MGR safe to buy?

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