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K500 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,407 mi
Last recorded21,407 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2018 21,407 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 20,181 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 18,861 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,963 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 15,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 13,181 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 9,135 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 7,454 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 3,296 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 59 miles

offside inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,455 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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K500 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K500 MGR, 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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What year was K500 MGR registered?

K500 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is K500 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 MGR shows 12 tests 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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