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CL21999

1996 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,673 mi
Last recorded30,673 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL21999
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,673 miles

slight oil leak from rear of engine or front of gear box

surface cracking on all tyres

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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CL21999 is a 1996 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CL21999, 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 CL21999 registered?

CL21999 is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is CL21999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL21999 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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