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N526 HWP

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,344 mi
Last recorded51,344 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 HWP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 51,344 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 50,808 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 50,572 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 49,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,787 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,477 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,466 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,942 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 3 May 2007 47,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,784 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 44,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N526 HWP is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N526 HWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N526 HWP registered?

N526 HWP is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 1 October 1995.

Is N526 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N526 HWP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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