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N878 AHH

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,282 mi
Last recorded3,282 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 AHH
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2017 3,282 miles

centre exhaust rubber perished.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 3,273 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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N878 AHH is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 N878 AHH, 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 N878 AHH registered?

N878 AHH is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N878 AHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N878 AHH shows 2 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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