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P12 MGR

1997 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,818 mi
Last recorded28,818 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1997 MG RV812,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 28,818 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 26,787 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 26,582 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 26,189 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,942 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 25,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,345 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,060 miles

Both front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2012 20,857 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 20,857 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 17,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,121 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,684 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,136 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 15,284 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 24,464 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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P12 MGR is a 1997 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,724 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 P12 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 29 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 P12 MGR registered?

P12 MGR is a 1997 MG RV8, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P12 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 MGR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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