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N500 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,530 mi
Last recorded17,530 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,530 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 17,004 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 16,308 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 14,272 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,840 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 12,167 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 12,070 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 10,638 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,079 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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N500 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N500 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 N500 MGR registered?

N500 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N500 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 MGR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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