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N857 AAW

1995 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,391 mi
Last recorded43,391 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 AAW
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,391 miles

Oil leak

Wipers seem small for screen clearance is reduced at centre of screen

Fail 28 Jul 2014 43,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Wipers seem small for screen clearance is reduced at centre of screen

Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,320 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,171 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 43,171 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,756 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,216 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,706 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 67,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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N857 AAW is a 1995 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N857 AAW, 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 N857 AAW registered?

N857 AAW is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N857 AAW safe to buy?

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