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RV 8078

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,796 mi
Last recorded58,796 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV 8078
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 58,796 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 58,792 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,874 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,781 miles

customer advised nearside cat rattle broken up inside

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,158 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,324 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 49,324 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,893 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,212 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,385 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 40,373 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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RV 8078 is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 33,638 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 RV 8078, 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 33 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV 8078?

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What year was RV 8078 registered?

RV 8078 is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is RV 8078 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV 8078 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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