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H17 OVE

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,662 mi
Last recorded11,662 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 OVE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,662 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 11,649 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

rear tyres poor sidewalls

Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,649 miles

rear tyres poor sidewalls

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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H17 OVE is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H17 OVE, 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.

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What year was H17 OVE registered?

H17 OVE is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is H17 OVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 OVE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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