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KHF 160P

1976 MG RV8

Yellow Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,836 mi
Last recorded29,836 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1976 MG RV844,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHF 160P
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,836 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 29,830 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside rear hub slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2010 26,637 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2009 26,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 25,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,261 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 25,261 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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KHF 160P is a 1976 MG RV8 in Yellow with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 44,200 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KHF 160P, 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 50 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KHF 160P registered?

KHF 160P is a 1976 MG RV8, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is KHF 160P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHF 160P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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