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N979 NCK

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,760 mi
Last recorded12,760 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 NCK
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 12,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 12,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 11,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 11,280 miles

Both rear tyres age cracking in shoulder/sidewalls

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 10,789 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear shock is soft

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight play in the inner rack joints

Fail 21 Apr 2016 10,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in the inner rack joints

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear shock is soft

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 10,259 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 10,259 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 8,704 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 8,429 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 8,429 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,866 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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N979 NCK is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N979 NCK, 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 N979 NCK registered?

N979 NCK is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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