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N453 HWC

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,724 mi
Last recorded13,724 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 HWC
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,724 miles

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust starting to rust

oil leak

very minor wear on front tyres inner edges

Fail 29 Mar 2010 11,858 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,858 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 10,471 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,051 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 7,748 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 71,005 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 5,603 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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N453 HWC 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 87.5%.

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 N453 HWC, 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 N453 HWC registered?

N453 HWC is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N453 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N453 HWC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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