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P937 POT

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,093 mi
Last recorded28,093 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 POT
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 28,093 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamping joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front both headlamp cover panels removed for painting

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 28,080 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 27,674 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 26,419 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,905 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear shock absorbers proformance low

Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,483 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 24,872 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,902 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,992 miles

n/s rear footbrake reading low

Fail 24 Jul 2009 22,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s rear footbrake reading 100kg compaired to o/s of 200 kg

Pass 21 Jun 2008 21,044 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,737 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 19,207 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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P937 POT is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1996 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,013 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 P937 POT, 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 30 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P937 POT registered?

P937 POT is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P937 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P937 POT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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