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P891 XDE

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,887 mi
Last recorded13,887 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 XDE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,887 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,359 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,730 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 18,723 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P891 XDE is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 25,309 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 P891 XDE, 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 32 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 P891 XDE registered?

P891 XDE is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is P891 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 XDE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P891 XDE have outstanding finance?

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