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1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,091 mi
Last recorded3,091 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VPN
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 3,091 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 2,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 2,666 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 2,567 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 2,535 miles

Clutch pedal is poor

Front brake pads are getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 2,463 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 2,220 miles

all four tyre sidewalls and tread cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2007 1,990 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 1,971 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 1,754 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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A3 VPN is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 A3 VPN, 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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A3 VPN is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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