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KUU 10P

1976 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,879 mi
Last recorded50,879 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1976 MG RV844,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUU 10P
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 50,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 50,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 49,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 49,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 48,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,273 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 48,253 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 47,637 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 46,599 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 45,194 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,201 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 44,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement PIN AND BUSHES BADLY WORN (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 42,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear of n/s sill corroding

Pass 11 May 2015 42,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear of n/s sill corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,865 miles

rear of n/s sill corroding

Pass 16 May 2013 41,508 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 41,508 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2006 32,169 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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KUU 10P is a 1976 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1976 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 44,200 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 KUU 10P, 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 KUU 10P registered?

KUU 10P is a 1976 MG RV8, first registered on 9 June 1976.

Is KUU 10P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUU 10P shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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